The Green Ray
1986, French. Directed by Éric Rohmer.
A lonely Parisian woman comes to terms with her isolation and anxieties during a long summer vacation.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Green Ray is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 29 August 1986
- Original title
- Le Rayon vert
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marie Rivière, Éric Rohmer
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What The Green Ray is based on
The Green Ray is based on The Green Ray (1882) by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.
1882
The Green Ray
By Jules Verne
Published by Hetzel éds
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The Green Ray: quick answers
What should I watch before The Green Ray?
Watch The Aviator's Wife (1981), A Good Marriage (1982), Pauline at the Beach (1983), and Full Moon in Paris (1984) first.
What comes after The Green Ray?
Next in the series: Boyfriends and Girlfriends (1987).
Is The Green Ray worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 295 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Green Ray?
The Green Ray runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Green Ray have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Green Ray. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Green Ray parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Green Ray yet.
Which OTT platform is The Green Ray on?
The Green Ray is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Green Ray?
If you liked The Green Ray, try Love Affair(s), Paris Je T'aime, Mélo.
Who directed The Green Ray?
The Green Ray (1986) was directed by Éric Rohmer and stars Marie Rivière, Rosette, Béatrice Romand.
What is The Green Ray based on?
The Green Ray is based on The Green Ray (1882) by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.