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Earth Light (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1970, Earth Light is a drama film directed by Guy Gilles, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. The Tunisian born hero of the film decides to break with his disorganized yet habit-ridden life in Paris, and sets off to discover his homeland, which he left at 6 years old, and to rekindle the memory of his mother, who died when he was a child.

Who’s in it. Earth Light stars Patrick Jouané as Pierre Brumeu, Edwige Feuillère as Mme Larivière, Annie Girardot as Maria and Micheline Presle as L'Antiquaire, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Earth Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earth Light page.

If you liked it. Fans of Earth Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Earth Light (1970)?
In US, Earth Light is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Earth Light worth watching?
Earth Light holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Earth Light?
Earth Light stars Patrick Jouané, Edwige Feuillère, Annie Girardot, Micheline Presle and Elina Labourdette.
When was Earth Light released?
Earth Light was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.