Going South
2009, French. Directed by Sébastien Lifshitz.
Take the road less travelled
In the summer, 27 year-old Sam drives towards the south of France in his Ford. He meets Matthieu and his sister Léa and takes them along in his apparently aimless journey. Matthieu has a crush on Sam and tries to seduce him. Léa is a beautiful, young, provocative girl who likes men so much that she got pregnant. She soon brings along Jérémie with them. Throughout the trip, they learn to know, fight and love each other. In spite of a blooming relationship with Matthieu, Sam isolates himself because of his secret: he is headed for Spain to find his long-lost mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Where to watch Going South
Going South is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 December 2009
- Original title
- Plein sud
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Sébastien Lifshitz, Vincent Poymiro, Stéphane Bouquet
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Going South: quick answers
Is Going South worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Going South?
Going South runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Going South have a post-credits scene?
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Going South parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Going South on?
Going South is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Going South?
If you liked Going South, try Time to Leave, The Adopted, Three Nights a Week.
Who directed Going South?
Going South (2009) was directed by Sébastien Lifshitz and stars Yannick Renier, Léa Seydoux, Nicole Garcia.