Mon amie Max (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1994, Mon amie Max is a drama film directed by Michel Brault, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Catherine, a concert pianist, is surprised one night by the arrival of her best friend from childhood, Marie-Alexandrine (Max), whom she hasn't seen for 25 years. Catherine and Max were Québec's most promising young pianists in the mid-1960's when the adventurous Max gets pregnant. She wants to keep the child, but her mother forces her to give him up for adoption; afterwards, Max leaves Québec and music. Now, years later, she returns, obsessed with finding her son. She locates the adoption records, and social services contacts her son to ask if he wants to see her. He refuses, but she keeps trying. Is a relationship with him possible? And what about her musical talent?
Who’s in it. Mon amie Max stars Geneviève Bujold as Marie-Alexandrine Brabant, Marthe Keller as Catherine Mercier, Johanne McKay and Marie Guillard as Catherine (adolescente), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Mon amie Max has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mon amie Max page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mon amie Max tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mon amie Max (1994)?
- In CA, Mon amie Max is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mon amie Max worth watching?
- Mon amie Max 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 Mon amie Max?
- Mon amie Max stars Geneviève Bujold, Marthe Keller, Johanne McKay, Marie Guillard and Michel Rivard.