Lien de parenté (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Lien de parenté is a drama film directed by Willy Rameau, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In this drama, the popular French film star of the '30s and '40s Jean Marais plays Victor, a disgruntled, cranky old man who is forced to come to terms with the fact that he is now the guardian of his mulatto grandson Clem (Serge Ubrette). Victor is shocked to discover his grandson's mixed heritage when he travels to London to pick him up, but resigns himself to the situation. Once at home in France, the brash Clem manages to steal the heart of the most coveted young woman in town, but that only gets him into trouble with her tough-guy boyfriend and his buddies. Meanwhile, Grandpa is trying to come to grips with his own biases as best he can.
Who’s in it. Lien de parenté stars Jean Marais as Victor Blaise, Serge Ubrette as Clément Blaise, Anouk Ferjac as Patrícia Guérin and Roland Dubillard as Philippe Guérin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lien de parenté 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 Lien de parenté page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lien de parenté tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lien de parenté (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lien de parenté change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lien de parenté worth watching?
- Lien de parenté holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lien de parenté?
- Lien de parenté stars Jean Marais, Serge Ubrette, Anouk Ferjac, Roland Dubillard and Diane Niedermann.
- When was Lien de parenté released?
- Lien de parenté was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.