Skip to main content

Mon oncle Antoine

Mon oncle Antoine

1971, Movie, 1h 45min

Claude Jutra’s evocative portrait of a boy’s coming of age in wintry 1940s rural Quebec has been consistently cited by critics and scholars as the greatest Canadian film of all time. Delicate, naturalistic, and tinged with a striking mix of nostalgia and menace, MON ONCLE ANTOINE follows Benoit, as he first encounters the twin terrors of sex and death, and his fellow villagers, who are living under the thumb of the local asbestos mine owner. Set during one ominous Christmas, MON ONCLE ANTOINE is a holiday film unlike any other, and an authentically detailed illustration of childhood’s twilight.

Country: Canada

Director:

Cast:

Monique Mercure,

Hélène Loiselle,

Where to Watch Mon oncle Antoine online

Subscription

The Criterion Channel

Through some of the links above, we may earn a commission as an affiliate partner. See the full affiliate disclosure here

Ratings

Your rating:

IMDb rating

Critic rating

Average critic rating

10.0

Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

rated

10

What he left behind is a film to treasure, not least because of the way it uses its locations.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Frequently asked questions

Where can I stream Mon oncle Antoine? Toggle content

Toggle content

You can stream Mon oncle Antoine on: The Criterion Channel

What movies are similar to Mon oncle Antoine? Toggle content

Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Mon oncle Antoine include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Midnight Cowboy, A Day at the Beach, Persona, Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes, Downhill Racer.

When was Mon oncle Antoine released in theaters? Toggle content

Toggle content

Mon oncle Antoine was released in theaters on April 17, 1972.