Out in the Country (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Out in the Country is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Manuel Poirier, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In this French drama, an urban professional gives up his fast-track life in favor of the quiet of country life. Benoit now lives as a toymaker who sells games at his chic Paris art gallery. The film opens with young Lila as she is being released from prison. Immediately, she sets out to see her sister in Brionne, a tiny Normandy town. As soon as he sees her, the rather quiet Benoit falls in love. Eventually, the emotionally scarred young woman falls in love with him too. Soon they move in together, and Lila gets to meet his ne'er-do-well friends. The couple are very happy for a while, but when Benoit's gallery goes belly-up, he begins acting strangely, leaving Lila feeling very unsure. Eventually she leaves him. Benoit then struggles to cope with his depression; after many drunken nights, a lost dog helps him find the peace he has been searching for.
Who’s in it. Out in the Country stars Benoît Régent, Judith Henry, Sergi López and Jean-Jacques Vanier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Out in the Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out in the Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out in the Country tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out in the Country (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Out in the Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Out in the Country worth watching?
- Out in the Country holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Out in the Country?
- Out in the Country stars Benoît Régent, Judith Henry, Sergi López, Jean-Jacques Vanier and Serge Riaboukine.
- When was Out in the Country released?
- Out in the Country was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.