The Great Meaulnes
2006, French. Directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.
A coming-of-age story set in France in the years leading up to World War I. Two teenage boys experience love, loss, anguish and betrayal in a rural setting of great beauty.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Great Meaulnes is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Daniel VerhaegheDirector
- Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrançois Seurel
- Nicolas DuvauchelleAugustin Meaulnes
- Jean-Pierre MarielleM. de Galais
- Philippe TorretonM. Seurel
- Émilie DequenneValentine
- Malik ZidiFranz
- Valérie StrohMillie
- Florence ThomassinMme Meaulnes
- Pascal ElsoFlorentin
- Roger Dumasl'horloger
- Pierre Vernierle recteur
- Clémence PoésyYvonne de Galais
Details
- Released
- 4 October 2006
- Original title
- Le Grand Meaulnes
- Written by
- Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe, Jean Cosmos
- Box office
- $3.9M
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What The Great Meaulnes is based on
The Great Meaulnes is based on Le Grand Meaulnes (1913) by Alain-Fournier.
1913
Le Grand Meaulnes
By Alain-Fournier
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The Great Meaulnes: quick answers
Is The Great Meaulnes worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Meaulnes?
The Great Meaulnes runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Great Meaulnes have a post-credits scene?
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The Great Meaulnes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Great Meaulnes on?
The Great Meaulnes is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Meaulnes?
If you liked The Great Meaulnes, try Wooden Crosses, Austerlitz, De Gaulle: Liberté.
Who directed The Great Meaulnes?
The Great Meaulnes (2006) was directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe and stars Jean-Baptiste Maunier, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Jean-Pierre Marielle.
What is The Great Meaulnes based on?
The Great Meaulnes is based on Le Grand Meaulnes (1913) by Alain-Fournier.