My American Uncle (1980) movie poster

My American Uncle (1980)

Mon oncle d'Amérique
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 86%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Runtime
2h 6m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (198 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Cast
Gérard Depardieu as René Ragueneau
Nicole Garcia as Janine Garnier
Roger Pierre as Jean Le Gall
Nelly Borgeaud as Arlette Le Gall
Pierre Arditi as Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris
Gérard Darrieu as Léon Veestrate
Philippe Laudenbach as Michel Aubert
Marie Dubois as Thérèse Ragueneau
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 198 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

My American Uncle is a 1980 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Alain Resnais. Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety.

René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.

The film has been rated by 198 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, My American Uncle delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

My American Uncle (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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