The Best Years of a Life(2019)
Overview
They knew each other long ago: a man and a woman whose dazzling and unexpected romance captured in the now-iconic film revolutionized our understanding of love. Today, the former race car driver seems lost in the pathways of his memory. In order to help him, his son seeks out the woman his father wasn’t able to cherish but whom he constantly revisits in his thoughts and dreams. Anne reunites with Jean-Louis and their story picks up where they left it…
Director
Claude Lelouch
Studio
France 2 Cinéma
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Anouk Aimée
as Anne Gauthier
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Jean-Louis Duroc
Antoine Sire
as Antoine Duroc, le fils de Jean-Louis
Marianne Denicourt
as La responsable de la maison de retraite
Souad Amidou
as Françoise Gauthier, la fille d'Anne
Monica Bellucci
as Elena Duroc, la fille de Jean-Louis
Tess Lauvergne
as Tess
Laurent Prudhomme
as Gendarme
Jean-Yves Cressenville
as Gendarme
Bernard Warnas
as Gendarme
Benjamin Patou
as Le gendarme sur les planches
Laurent Dassault
as Le réceptionniste
Where to Watch
This movie is not yet available on streaming platforms. It may still be in theaters or awaiting a digital release.
Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
France 2 Cinéma • Les Films 13 • Davis Films
You Might Also Like
Drama / Comedy
Chéri
2009
Comedy / Drama
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
Drama / Romance
Not Easily Broken
2009
Drama / Romance
Blind
2017
Romance / Drama
I Met a Girl
2020
Drama / Comedy
L.A. Without a Map
1999
Romance / Comedy
A California Christmas: City Lights
2021
Comedy / Romance
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Best Years of a Life?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Best Years of a Life (2019).
What is The Best Years of a Life about?▼
They knew each other long ago: a man and a woman whose dazzling and unexpected romance captured in the now-iconic film revolutionized our understanding of love. Today, the former race car driver seems lost in the pathways of his memory. In order to help him, his son seeks out the woman his father wasn’t able to cherish but whom he constantly revisits in his thoughts and dreams. Anne reunites with Jean-Louis and their story picks up where they left it…
Who directed The Best Years of a Life?▼
The Best Years of a Life was directed by Claude Lelouch and released in 2019. It is a drama, romance, comedy film.
How long is The Best Years of a Life?▼
The Best Years of a Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in The Best Years of a Life?▼
The cast of The Best Years of a Life includes Anouk Aimée as Anne Gauthier, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Jean-Louis Duroc, Antoine Sire as Antoine Duroc, le fils de Jean-Louis, Marianne Denicourt as La responsable de la maison de retraite, Souad Amidou as Françoise Gauthier, la fille d'Anne and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.