Mon oncle Antoine
Seen it?1971 | 105 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved It's a Wonderful Life or The Bishop's Wife, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- 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).
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Set in cold rural Quebec at Christmas time, we follow the coming of age of a young boy and the life of his family which owns the town's general store and undertaking business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$750K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Jutra
- Jacques GagnonBenoit
- Lyne ChampagneCarmen
- Jean DuceppeUncle Antoine
- Olivette ThibaultAunt Cecile
- Claude JutraFernand, Clerk
- Lionel VilleneuveJos Poulin
- Hélène LoiselleMadame Poulin
- Mario DubucPoulin's son
- Lise BrunellePoulin's daughter
- Alain LegendrePoulin's son