The Village (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 8

Released in 2019, The Village is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Lussas is a small village in South Ardeche, France, with only one main road crossing the village. This real village, with farmers and vineyards, is also turning over time into the Hollywood of documentary films. A few people are preparing the launch of a television channel. From this sweet utopia to the inauguration of a high-tech tool on the internet Claire Simon depicts a singular adventure of our times in 26 episodes.
Who’s in it. The Village stars Jean-Marie Barbe as Jean-Marie Barbe, Pierre Mathéus as Pierre Mathéus, Patrice Bauthéac as Patrice Bauthéac and Manu Cunin as Manu Cunin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Village 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 Village page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Village tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Village (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Village change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Village worth watching?
- The Village holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Village?
- The Village stars Jean-Marie Barbe, Pierre Mathéus, Patrice Bauthéac, Manu Cunin and Jean-Paul Roux.
- When was The Village released?
- The Village was released in 2019.
