My American Uncle (1980): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: My American Uncle
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1980
Duration: 126 min
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud, Pierre Arditi

What My American Uncle Is About

Alain Resnais lays three lives side by side: René, a manager at a textile plant wrestling with the anxiety of restructuring, Janine, who learns that her lover’s wife is dying and has to decide whether to step aside, and Jean, a writer and politician stalled in the middle of his career. Cutting between them is the behavioural scientist Henri Laborit in person, explaining what the characters do by way of laboratory animals. A strange and very clever film that crosses fiction with a lecture. Gérard Depardieu is in the cast.

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What is My American Uncle about?

Alain Resnais lays three lives side by side: René, a manager at a textile plant wrestling with the anxiety of restructuring, Janine, who learns that her lover’s wife is dying and has to decide whether to step aside, and Jean, a writer and politician stalled in the middle of his career. Cutting between them is the behavioural scientist Henri Laborit in person, explaining what the characters do by way of laboratory animals.

Where can I watch My American Uncle?

My American Uncle is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is My American Uncle?

My American Uncle runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).

When did My American Uncle come out?

My American Uncle was released in 1980.

Who directed My American Uncle?

My American Uncle was directed by Alain Resnais.

Who stars in My American Uncle?

My American Uncle stars Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud.

What is My American Uncle's rating?

My American Uncle holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.