They Were Five (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1936, They Were Five is a drama film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Five unemployed workers win 100,000 Francs in the national lottery. Instead of sharing the money, they buy a ruin and build an open-air cafe. But difficulties come to split their friendly group apart.
Who’s in it. They Were Five stars Jean Gabin as Jean dit Jeannot, Charles Vanel as Charles dit Charlot, Viviane Romance as Gina and Charles Dorat as Jacques, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, They Were Five has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Were Five page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Were Five tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Were Five (1936)?
- In US, They Were Five is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Were Five worth watching?
- They Were Five holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in They Were Five?
- They Were Five stars Jean Gabin, Charles Vanel, Viviane Romance, Charles Dorat and Raphaël Médina.
- When was They Were Five released?
- They Were Five was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.