The Country Years (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1992, The Country Years is a drama and romance film directed by Philippe Leriche, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An adolescent comes of age during a summer in the Rhône valley with his maternal grandparents. Jules seems a little too close to his mother and distant from his father, who wants Jules out of their Parisian house. It's to be a summer of transition, perhaps to a boarding school, and during these weeks in the country, Jules fishes with his grandfather; proves himself to the local youths, a group led by the bullying Red; takes on some tough guys; feels rejected by his mother; and, meets and pursues Evelyne, the village beauty. She's responsive, and Jules doesn't exactly know what to do next. Then, something happens that propels Jules into decisiveness and maturity.
Who’s in it. The Country Years stars Benoît Magimel as Jules, Charles Aznavour as Le Grand-Père / Grandfather, Sophie Carle as Evelyne and Clémentine Célarié as La mère / Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Country Years sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Country Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Country Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Country Years (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Country Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Country Years worth watching?
- The Country Years holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Country Years?
- The Country Years stars Benoît Magimel, Charles Aznavour, Sophie Carle, Clémentine Célarié and Françoise Arnoul.