My Father's Glory
Seen it?1990 | 105 min | Adventure, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Raised by his science teacher father, Joseph Pagnol, and seamstress mother Augustine, young Marcel grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili, who teaches him about rural life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$54 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yves Robert
- Philippe CaubèreJoseph Pagnol
- Nathalie RousselAugustine Pagnol
- Didier PainUncle Jules
- Thérèse LiotardAunt Rose
- Julien CiamacaMarcel Pagnol, 11 years old
- Victorien DelamarePaul Pagnol, 5 years old
- Joris MolinasLili des Bellons
- Benoit MartinMarcel Pagnol, 5 years old
- Paul CrauchetEdmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns
- Pierre MaguelonFrançois, father of Lili