The Adolescent (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, The Adolescent is a drama film directed by Jeanne Moreau, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
Who’s in it. The Adolescent stars Simone Signoret as Mamie, Francis Huster as Alexandre, Laetitia Chauveau as Marie and Edith Clever as Eva, la mère, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Adolescent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Adolescent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adolescent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adolescent (1979)?
- In US, The Adolescent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Adolescent worth watching?
- The Adolescent holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Adolescent?
- The Adolescent stars Simone Signoret, Francis Huster, Laetitia Chauveau, Edith Clever and Jacques Weber.
- When was The Adolescent released?
- The Adolescent was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.