Jean de Florette
1986, French. Directed by Claude Berri.
For some men, land and water are more precious than flesh and blood.
In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries to keep his crops watered from wells far afield through the hot summer. Though they see his desperate efforts are breaking his health and his wife and daughter's hearts, they think only of getting the water.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Jean de Florette is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude BerriDirector
- Yves MontandCésar Soubeyran, aka 'le Papet'
- Gérard DepardieuJean Cadoret, hunchback, son of Florette
- Daniel AuteuilUgolin Soubeyran, nephew of Papet
- Elisabeth DepardieuAimée Cadoret, wife of Jean
- Margarita LozanoBaptistine, Piedmontese of the cave
- Ernestine MazurownaManon Cadoret, daughter of Jean & Aimée
- Armand MeffrePhiloxène, mayor
- André DuponPamphile, joiner
- Pierre NougaroCasimir
- Jean MaurelAnglade, believer
- Roger SouzaAnge, hydrant man
- Didier PainEliacin
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1986
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Berri, Gérard Brach
- Budget
- $4.9M
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What Jean de Florette is based on
Jean de Florette is based on Jean de Florette, a 1963 novel by Marcel Pagnol.
Novel · 1963
Jean de Florette
By Marcel Pagnol
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Jean de Florette: quick answers
What comes after Jean de Florette?
Next in the series: Manon of the Spring (1986).
Is Jean de Florette worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 636 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jean de Florette?
Jean de Florette runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Jean de Florette have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jean de Florette. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jean de Florette parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jean de Florette is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Jean de Florette on?
Jean de Florette is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jean de Florette?
If you liked Jean de Florette, try Bloody Milk, Army of Shadows, La Belle Équipe.
Who directed Jean de Florette?
Jean de Florette (1986) was directed by Claude Berri and stars Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil.
What is Jean de Florette based on?
Jean de Florette is based on Jean de Florette, a 1963 novel by Marcel Pagnol.