Uranus (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, Uranus is a comedy and drama film directed by Claude Berri, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After World War II, a small French village struggles to put the war behind as the controlling Communist Party tries to flush out Petain loyalists. The local bar owner, a simple man who likes to write poetry, who only wants to be left alone to do his job, becomes a target for Communist harassment as they try and locate a particular loyalist, and he pushes back.
Who’s in it. Uranus stars Michel Blanc as Gaigneux, Gérard Depardieu as Léopold, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Archambaud and Philippe Noiret as Watrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Uranus 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 Uranus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uranus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uranus (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uranus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Uranus worth watching?
- Uranus holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uranus?
- Uranus stars Michel Blanc, Gérard Depardieu, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Philippe Noiret and Michel Galabru.
- When was Uranus released?
- Uranus was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.