Where to Watch My American Uncle (1980) in the US

What it's about

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.

Cast and crew

Director

Alain Resnais

Writer

Jean Gruault, Henri Laborit

Starring

Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre

Details

Release date

Dec 17, 1980

Language

French

Country

France

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 12 nominations total

Where to Watch My American Uncle (1980) in the US — common questions

Where to watch My American Uncle in the United States?

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