Germinal (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1963, Germinal is a drama film directed by Yves Allégret, running about 110 minutes.
Who’s in it. Germinal stars Jean Sorel as Étienne Lantier, Berthe Granval as Catherine Maheu, Claude Brasseur as Martin Chaval and Philippe Lemaire as Henri Negrel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Germinal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Germinal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Germinal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Germinal (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Germinal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Germinal worth watching?
- Germinal holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Germinal?
- Germinal stars Jean Sorel, Berthe Granval, Claude Brasseur, Philippe Lemaire and Claude Cerval.
- When was Germinal released?
- Germinal was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.