Germinal
1993, French. Directed by Claude Berri.
Who needs God and Heaven? We can change this lousy world.
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 351 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Germinal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude BerriDirector
- Miou-Miou'La Maheude'
- RenaudÉtienne Lantier
- Jean CarmetVincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
- Judith HenryCatherine Maheu
- Jean-Roger MiloAntoine Chaval
- Gérard DepardieuToussaint Maheu
- Laurent TerzieffSouvarine
- Bernard FressonVictor Deneulin
- Jean-Pierre BissonRasseneur
- Jacques DacqminePhilippe Hennebeau
- Anny DupereyMrs. Hennebeau
- Gérard CroceMaigrat
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1993
- Country
- Belgium, France, Italy
- Written by
- Claude Berri, Arlette Langmann
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Germinal: quick answers
Is Germinal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 351 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Germinal?
Germinal runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).
Does Germinal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Germinal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Germinal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Germinal yet.
Which OTT platform is Germinal on?
Germinal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and OVID in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Germinal?
If you liked Germinal, try A Room in Town, Luna, My First Time.
Who directed Germinal?
Germinal (1993) was directed by Claude Berri and stars Miou-Miou, Renaud, Jean Carmet.