The Things of Life (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1970, The Things of Life is a drama and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
Who’s in it. The Things of Life stars Michel Piccoli as Pierre Bérard, Romy Schneider as Hélène, Lea Massari as Catherine Bérard and Gérard Lartigau as Bertrand Bérard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Things of Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Things of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Things of Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Things of Life (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Things of Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Things of Life worth watching?
- The Things of Life holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Things of Life?
- The Things of Life stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Lea Massari, Gérard Lartigau and Jean Bouise.
- When was The Things of Life released?
- The Things of Life was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.