Where to watch Germinal(1993)
In the United States, Germinal is available to stream on Prime Video and OVID. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Germinal
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Data updated on October 11, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Germinal plot summary
Who needs God and Heaven? We can change this lousy world.
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
Details
- Release date
- September 29, 1993
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by
- Claude Berri
- Country
- Belgium, France, Italy
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 349 votes
Germinal trailer
Cast
Miou-Miou'La Maheude'
RenaudÉtienne Lantier
Jean CarmetVincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Judith HenryCatherine Maheu
Jean-Roger MiloAntoine Chaval
Gérard DepardieuToussaint Maheu
Laurent TerzieffSouvarine
Bernard FressonVictor Deneulin
Jean-Pierre BissonRasseneur
Jacques DacqminePhilippe Hennebeau
FAQ
Where can I watch Germinal?
In the United States, Germinal is available to stream on Prime Video and OVID. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Germinal?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Germinal?
Germinal runs 2h 40m (160 minutes).
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