The Midwife (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2017, The Midwife is a drama film directed by Martin Provost, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Claire is a midwife and has devoted her life to others. At a moment when she is preoccupied by the imminent closure of the maternity clinic where she works, her life is further turned upside down when Béatrice, her father's former mistress, turns up on the scene. Béatrice is a capricious and selfish woman, Claire's exact opposite.
Who’s in it. The Midwife stars Catherine Frot as Claire, Catherine Deneuve as Béatrice, Olivier Gourmet as Paul and Quentin Dolmaire as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Midwife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID 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 The Midwife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midwife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midwife (2017)?
- In US, The Midwife is available to stream on OVID 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 The Midwife worth watching?
- The Midwife holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midwife?
- The Midwife stars Catherine Frot, Catherine Deneuve, Olivier Gourmet, Quentin Dolmaire and Mylène Demongeot.
- When was The Midwife released?
- The Midwife was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.