The Gleaners and I (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2000, The Gleaners and I is a documentary film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Varda focuses her eye on gleaners: those who scour already-reaped fields for the odd potato or turnip. Her investigation leads from forgotten corners of the French countryside to off-hours at the green markets of Paris, following those who insist on finding a use for that which society has cast off, whether out of necessity or activism.
Who’s in it. The Gleaners and I stars Bodan Litnanski as Himself, Agnès Varda as Self and François Wertheimer as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Gleaners and I has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gleaners and I page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gleaners and I tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gleaners and I (2000)?
- In US, The Gleaners and I is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, 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 The Gleaners and I worth watching?
- The Gleaners and I holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gleaners and I?
- The Gleaners and I stars Bodan Litnanski, Agnès Varda and François Wertheimer.
- When was The Gleaners and I released?
- The Gleaners and I was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.