The Well Digger's Daughter
2011, French. Directed by Daniel Auteuil.
It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Daniel AuteuilDirector
- Daniel AuteuilPascal Amoretti
- Àstrid Bergès-FrisbeyPatricia Amoretti
- Kad MeradFélipe Rambert
- Sabine AzémaMarie Mazel
- Jean-Pierre DarroussinAndré Mazel
- Nicolas DuvauchelleJacques Mazel
- Émilie CazenaveAmanda Amoretti
- Marie-Anne ChazelNathalie
- Jean-Louis BarcelonaClerk
- Coline BossoIsabelle Amoretti, daughter of Pascal
- Chloé MalardeMarie Amoretti, daughter of Pascal
- Brune CoustellierLeonore Amoretti, daughter of Pascal
Details
- Released
- 20 April 2011
- Original title
- La Fille du puisatier
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Daniel Auteuil
- Box office
- $13M
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What The Well Digger's Daughter is based on
The Well Digger's Daughter is based on The Well-Digger's Daughter, a 1940 film.
Film · 1940
The Well-Digger's Daughter
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The Well Digger's Daughter: quick answers
Is The Well Digger's Daughter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Well Digger's Daughter?
The Well Digger's Daughter runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Well Digger's Daughter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Well Digger's Daughter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Well Digger's Daughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Well Digger's Daughter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Well Digger's Daughter on?
The Well Digger's Daughter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Well Digger's Daughter?
If you liked The Well Digger's Daughter, try Lady J, Two English Girls, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed The Well Digger's Daughter?
The Well Digger's Daughter (2011) was directed by Daniel Auteuil and stars Daniel Auteuil, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Kad Merad.
What is The Well Digger's Daughter based on?
The Well Digger's Daughter is based on The Well-Digger's Daughter, a 1940 film.