The Secret of the Grain
2007, French. Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.
It takes will, courage and determination to realise a dream. But most of all it takes family
In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker along with his partner's daughter pursues his dream of opening a restaurant.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 12 December 2007
- Original title
- La Graine et le Mulet
- Country
- France, Tunisia
- Written by
- Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche
- Box office
- $15M
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The Secret of the Grain: quick answers
Is The Secret of the Grain worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 254 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret of the Grain?
The Secret of the Grain runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
Does The Secret of the Grain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret of the Grain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret of the Grain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Secret of the Grain yet.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of the Grain on?
The Secret of the Grain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of the Grain?
If you liked The Secret of the Grain, try Mostly Martha, Hideaway (Le refuge), Things to Come.
Who directed The Secret of the Grain?
The Secret of the Grain (2007) was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and stars Habib Boufares, Hafsia Herzi, Farida Benkhetache.