The New World (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2008, The New World is a drama and tv movie film directed by Étienne Dhaene, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. When her biological clock starts ticking, Lucie tells her lesbian lover, Marion, that she wants a baby. Marion agrees, and the couple embarks on the delicate process of finding a suitable father -- eventually settling on Marion's old pal Hugo. Lucie and Marion's unconventional path to pregnancy elicits a full range of reactions from their friends and family in this charming French comedy.
Who’s in it. The New World stars Vanessa Larré as Marion, Natalia Dontcheva as Lucie, Grégory Fitoussi as Hugo and Andréa Ferréol as Gina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The New World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New World (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New World worth watching?
- The New World holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New World?
- The New World stars Vanessa Larré, Natalia Dontcheva, Grégory Fitoussi, Andréa Ferréol and Alain Doutey.