A Good Year (2006)
A sharp-witted banker finds unexpected romance and a nostalgic return to Provence, uncovering family secrets along the way.
Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.
How intense is A Good Year?
A Good Year has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What A Good Year feels like
- Tone
- feel goodcozyromanticnostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate night
Where to stream A Good Year
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Is A Good Year for you?
Is A Good Year scary?
No. A Good Year is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Good Year gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is A Good Year sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is A Good Year OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is A Good Year?
A Good Year runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream A Good Year?
A Good Year is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does A Good Year have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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