My Uncle Benjamin (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1969, My Uncle Benjamin is a comedy and history film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
Who’s in it. My Uncle Benjamin stars Jacques Brel as Benjamin Rathery, Claude Jade as Manette, Bernard Alane as Pont-Cassé and Rosy Varte as Bettine, soeur de Benjamin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, My Uncle Benjamin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Uncle Benjamin page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Uncle Benjamin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Uncle Benjamin (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Uncle Benjamin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Uncle Benjamin worth watching?
- My Uncle Benjamin holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Uncle Benjamin?
- My Uncle Benjamin stars Jacques Brel, Claude Jade, Bernard Alane, Rosy Varte and Paul Frankeur.
- When was My Uncle Benjamin released?
- My Uncle Benjamin was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.