My Mother's Castle (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 7.2

My Mother's Castle poster

Released in 1990, My Mother's Castle is a comedy, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Yves Robert, running about 99 minutes. “Return to childhood in Provence.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. To his chagrin, young Marcel Pagnol and his family move back to their home in Marseilles, France, far from their pastoral holiday cottage in the hills. Determined, Marcel makes the long voyage back to the cottage on foot and lands himself in trouble. One day Marcel's father discovers a shortcut to the cottage, but it requires trespassing. Despite their trepidations, Marcel and his family begin using the secret trail to reach their cottage.

Who’s in it. My Mother's Castle stars Philippe Caubère as Joseph Pagnol, Nathalie Roussel as Augustine Pagnol, Didier Pain as Uncle Jules and Thérèse Liotard as Aunt Rose, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, My Mother's Castle has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Mother's Castle page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Mother's Castle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Mother's Castle (1990)?
In US, My Mother's Castle is available to stream on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Mother's Castle worth watching?
My Mother's Castle holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in My Mother's Castle?
My Mother's Castle stars Philippe Caubère, Nathalie Roussel, Didier Pain, Thérèse Liotard and Julien Ciamaca.
When was My Mother's Castle released?
My Mother's Castle was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.