My American Uncle (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, My American Uncle is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alain Resnais, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
Who’s in it. My American Uncle stars Gérard Depardieu as René Ragueneau, Nicole Garcia as Janine Garnier, Roger Pierre as Jean Le Gall and Nelly Borgeaud as Arlette Le Gall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, My American Uncle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My American Uncle page.
If you liked it. Fans of My American Uncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My American Uncle (1980)?
- In US, My American Uncle is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My American Uncle worth watching?
- My American Uncle holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My American Uncle?
- My American Uncle stars Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud and Pierre Arditi.
- When was My American Uncle released?
- My American Uncle was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.