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Movie poster: Life Is a Long Quiet River (1988)
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Life Is a Long Quiet River

1988 · 90 min Comedy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.

📋 Film Details

Original Title La vie est un long fleuve tranquille
Year 1988
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Étienne Chatiliez
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (453 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Étienne Chatiliez

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Benoît Magimel

Benoît Magimel

Momo Groseille

Valérie Lalande

Valérie Lalande

Bernadette Le Quesnoy

Catherine Hiegel

Catherine Hiegel

Josette

Daniel Gélin

Daniel Gélin

Docteur Mavial

Hélène Vincent

Hélène Vincent

Madame Marielle Le Quesnoy

André Wilms

André Wilms

Monsieur Jean Le Quesnoy

Christine Pignet

Christine Pignet

Madame Groseille

Maurice Mons

Maurice Mons

Monsieur Groseille

Catherine Jacob

Catherine Jacob

Marie-Thérèse

Tara Römer

Tara Römer

Million Groseille

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