Manon of the Spring (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, Manon of the Spring is a drama film directed by Claude Berri, running about 113 minutes. “They destroyed her father. Now they offered her love. But the only thing she desired was revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily conspired to acquire her father's land years earlier.
Who’s in it. Manon of the Spring stars Yves Montand as César Soubeyran, le Papet, Daniel Auteuil as Ugolin Soubeyran, Emmanuelle Béart as Manon Cadoret and Hippolyte Girardot as Bernard Olivier, l'instituteur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Manon of the Spring has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manon of the Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manon of the Spring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manon of the Spring (1986)?
- In US, Manon of the Spring is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manon of the Spring worth watching?
- Manon of the Spring holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Manon of the Spring?
- Manon of the Spring stars Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Béart, Hippolyte Girardot and Margarita Lozano.
- When was Manon of the Spring released?
- Manon of the Spring was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.