Manon of the Spring
1986, French. Directed by Claude Berri.
They destroyed her father. Now they offered her love. But the only thing she desired was revenge.
In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily conspired to acquire her father's land years earlier.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Manon of the Spring is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude BerriDirector
- Yves MontandCésar Soubeyran, aka "le Papet"
- Daniel AuteuilUgolin Soubeyran, aka "Galinette"
- Emmanuelle BéartManon Cadoret
- Hippolyte GirardotBernard Olivier, teacher
- Margarita LozanoBaptistine
- Yvonne GamyDelphine
- Ticky HolgadoRural engineering specialist
- Jean BouchaudVicar
- Elisabeth DepardieuAimée Cadoret
- Gabriel BacquierVictor
- Armand MeffrePhiloxène
- André DuponPamphile, joiner
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1986
- Original title
- Manon des sources
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Claude Berri, Gérard Brach
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What Manon of the Spring is based on
Manon of the Spring is based on Manon des sources, a 1963 novel by Marcel Pagnol.
Novel · 1963
Manon des sources
By Marcel Pagnol
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Manon of the Spring: quick answers
What should I watch before Manon of the Spring?
Watch Jean de Florette (1986) first.
Is Manon of the Spring worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 594 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Manon of the Spring?
Manon of the Spring runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Manon of the Spring have a post-credits scene?
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Manon of the Spring parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Manon of the Spring is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Manon of the Spring on?
Manon of the Spring is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Manon of the Spring?
If you liked Manon of the Spring, try The Last Woman, Élisa, You Will Be My Son.
Who directed Manon of the Spring?
Manon of the Spring (1986) was directed by Claude Berri and stars Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Béart.
What is Manon of the Spring based on?
Manon of the Spring is based on Manon des sources, a 1963 novel by Marcel Pagnol.