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A Good Year

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 57m
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A British investment broker inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the es... Read allA British investment broker inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.A British investment broker inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
95K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,925
24
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Marc Klein(screenplay)
    • Peter Mayle(novel)
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Abbie Cornish
    • Albert Finney
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Marc Klein(screenplay)
    • Peter Mayle(novel)
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Abbie Cornish
    • Albert Finney
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    • 257User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Max Skinneras Max Skinner
    Abbie Cornish
    Abbie Cornish
    • Christie Robertsas Christie Roberts
    Albert Finney
    Albert Finney
    • Uncle Henryas Uncle Henry
    Marion Cotillard
    Marion Cotillard
    • Fanny Chenalas Fanny Chenal
    Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore
    • Young Maxas Young Max
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Archie Panjabi
    Archie Panjabi
    • Gemmaas Gemma
    Richard Coyle
    Richard Coyle
    • Amisas Amis
    Ben Righton
    • Trader #1as Trader #1
    Patrick Kennedy
    Patrick Kennedy
    • Trader #2as Trader #2
    Ali Rhodes
    • 20-Something Beautyas 20-Something Beauty
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Bert the Doormanas Bert the Doorman
    Nila Aalia
    Nila Aalia
    • Newscaster #1as Newscaster #1
    Stephen Hudson
    • Newscaster #2as Newscaster #2
    Giannina Facio
    Giannina Facio
    • Maitre D'as Maitre D'
    Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    • Charlie Willisas Charlie Willis
    Lionel Briand
    • Rental Car Employeeas Rental Car Employee
    Maria Papas
    Maria Papas
    • Gemma's Friendas Gemma's Friend
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Marc Klein(screenplay)
      • Peter Mayle(novel)
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    Storyline

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    After years of no contact with his Uncle Henry, London banker and bond trader Max Skinner learns that Henry has died intestate, so Max inherits a château and vineyard in Provence. Max spent part of his childhood there, learning maxims and how to win and lose, and honing his killer instinct (at chess, which serves him well in finance). Max goes to France intent on selling the property. He spends a few days there, getting the property ready to show. Memories, a beautiful woman, and a young American who says she's Henry's illegitimate daughter interrupt his plans. Did Max the boy know things that Max the man has forgotten? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • chateau
    • provence france
    • inheritance
    • wine
    • deception
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Everything matures... eventually.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to director/producer Ridley Scott, every scene of the film (except the London scenes) was shot within eight minutes of his home in Provence, where he has been living for 15 years.
    • Goofs
      When Max is playing tennis at La Siroque, the sound that the tennis racquets make does not correspond with the type of old racquets they have. The sound is from a modern tennis racquet.
    • Quotes

      Uncle Henry Skinner: You'll come to see that a man learns nothing from winning. The act of losing, however, can elicit great wisdom. Not least of which is, uh... how much more enjoyable it is to win. It's inevitable to lose now and again. The trick is not to make a habit of it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #11.6 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Lounge Lizard
      Written and Performed by Joe Lervold

      Courtesy of Marc Ferrari / Mastersource

    User reviews257

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    "A Good Year" was a good movie...
    I thought the movie was very good... Much better than I expected from the previews.

    It's not going to be a Best-Picture Oscar winning movie (I think that should go to "The Departed") but it is not intended to be...

    If you need explosions, sex and violence every 10 seconds to keep your attention then no this film is not for you. If you just want a relaxing, well-acted, non-American crappy plot popcorn movie then go check it out.

    Well worth the $11 for the ticket which is getting pretty hard to say nowadays...
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    • madelisle-2
    • Nov 11, 2006

    FAQ4

    • What does the Fanny say to Max at the pool?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Stream A Good Year officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Mùa Tình Yêu
    • Filming locations
      • Chateau la Canorgue, Bonnieux, Vaucluse, France
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Scott Free Productions
      • Ingenious Film Partners
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,459,300
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,721,526
      • Nov 12, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $42,269,923
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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