To Be and to Have (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, To Be and to Have is a documentary film directed by Nicolas Philibert, running about 104 minutes. “An observation of the humanity of young people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The documentary's title translates as "to be and to have", the two auxiliary verbs in the French language. It is about a primary school in the commune of Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson, Puy-de-Dôme, France, the population of which is just over 200. The school has one small class of mixed ages (from four to twelve years), with a dedicated teacher, Georges Lopez, who shows patience and respect for the children as we follow their story through a single school year.
Who’s in it. To Be and to Have stars Georges Lopez as Self, teacher, Jojo as Self, 4 year old, Alizé as Self, 3 year old and Guillaume as Self, 9 year old, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, To Be and to Have has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Be and to Have page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Be and to Have 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 To Be and to Have (2002)?
- In US, To Be and to Have is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Be and to Have worth watching?
- To Be and to Have holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Be and to Have?
- To Be and to Have stars Georges Lopez, Jojo, Alizé, Guillaume and Létitia.
- When was To Be and to Have released?
- To Be and to Have was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.