The Great Meaulnes (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2006, The Great Meaulnes is a drama film directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A coming-of-age story set in France in the years leading up to World War I. Two teenage boys experience love, loss, anguish and betrayal in a rural setting of great beauty.
Who’s in it. The Great Meaulnes stars Jean-Baptiste Maunier as François Seurel, Nicolas Duvauchelle as Augustin Meaulnes, Jean-Pierre Marielle as M. de Galais and Philippe Torreton as M. Seurel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Great Meaulnes has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Meaulnes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Meaulnes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Meaulnes (2006)?
- In US, The Great Meaulnes is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Meaulnes worth watching?
- The Great Meaulnes holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Meaulnes?
- The Great Meaulnes stars Jean-Baptiste Maunier, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Philippe Torreton and Émilie Dequenne.
- When was The Great Meaulnes released?
- The Great Meaulnes was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.