Les bons débarras (1980): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1980, Les bons débarras is a drama film directed by Francis Mankiewicz, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in a small rural town in the Quebec Laurentians, Michelle lives in an isolated house with her mentally-challenged brother Guy and her 13 year old daughter Manon. Together the three of them survive by running a small firewood business and performing other odd jobs. Michelle is frustrated with living in poverty and being the center of several people who demand her affection; her brother is like a second child who lives in his own world, his romantic obsession with their wealthy client Madame Viau-Vachon being an exercise in futility. Maurice, the local police chief, is her lover and Gaetan, a mechanic and family friend, would like to be. Most demanding of all is her daughter, who has an unhealthy emotional dependence on her. Precocious and uninterested in school, Manon is jealous of her Mother's suitors and angry at being left home to do chores and care for Guy. When an event occurs that threatens the emotional dynamic between Manon and her mother...

Who’s in it. Les bons débarras stars Charlotte Laurier as Manon, Marie Tifo as Michelle, Germain Houde as Guy and Louise Marleau as Mrs. Viau-Vachon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Les bons débarras has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les bons débarras page.

If you liked it. Fans of Les bons débarras tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.