My American Uncle

My American Uncle

Mon oncle d'Amérique

7.0 /10 199 votes
May 21, 1980 2h 6m Released

Storyline

Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist 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. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.

Key Information

Director Alain Resnais
Writers Jean Gruault, Henri Laborit
Studio Philippe Dussart
Rating 7.0/10
Language FR

Cast & Crew

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

René Ragueneau

Nicole Garcia

Nicole Garcia

Janine Garnier

Roger Pierre

Roger Pierre

Jean Le Gall

Nelly Borgeaud

Nelly Borgeaud

Arlette Le Gall

Pierre Arditi

Pierre Arditi

Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris

Gérard Darrieu

Gérard Darrieu

Léon Veestrate

Philippe Laudenbach

Philippe Laudenbach

Michel Aubert

Marie Dubois

Marie Dubois

Thérèse Ragueneau

Henri Laborit

Henri Laborit

Henri Laborit

Bernard Malaterre

Jean's Father

Laurence Roy

Laurence Roy

Jean's Mother

Alexandre Rignault

Alexandre Rignault

Jean's Grandfather

Frequently Asked Questions

My American Uncle was released on May 21, 1980.

The runtime of My American Uncle is 2h 6m.

My American Uncle is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie.

My American Uncle has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

My American Uncle is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

My American Uncle was directed by Alain Resnais.

The main cast of My American Uncle includes Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre.

My American Uncle is originally in French.