My American Uncle
Director: Alain Resnais
Professor Henri Laborit uses three people's stories to discuss behaviourist 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; and Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
Where to Watch
Criterion ChannelCast
Gérard Depardieu
René Ragueneau
Nicole Garcia
Janine Garnier
Roger Pierre
Jean Le Gall
Nelly Borgeaud
Arlette Le Gall
Pierre Arditi
Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris
Gérard Darrieu
Léon Veestrate
Philippe Laudenbach
Michel Aubert
Marie Dubois
Thérèse Ragueneau
Henri Laborit
Henri Laborit
Bernard Malaterre
Jean's Father
Laurence Roy
Jean's Mother
Alexandre Rignault
Jean's Grandfather
In brief
My American Uncle (1980) is a comedy, drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 213 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 6min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch My American Uncle online?
My American Uncle is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is My American Uncle?
My American Uncle runs 126 minutes (2h 6min).
What rating does My American Uncle have?
My American Uncle has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 213 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is My American Uncle from?
My American Uncle was released in 1980.
