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A Good Year

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2006 | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (27% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Avanti!, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.

Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $42 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 199K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ridley Scott

  • Russell CroweMax Skinner
  • Albert FinneyHenry Skinner
  • Marion CotillardFanny Chenal
  • Abbie CornishChristie Roberts
  • Didier BourdonFrancis Duflot
  • Tom HollanderCharlie Willis
  • Freddie HighmoreYoung Max Skinner
  • Isabelle CandelierLudivine Duflot
  • Archie PanjabiGemma
  • Rafe SpallKenny