Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- tender
- warm
- wistful
- lazy sunday
- wine night
What critics said
Critics found a tender, scenic family drama that gives familiar material a persuasive Burgundy wine-country atmosphere, despite a clunky plot and occasional sentimentality.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Four seasons and two harvests mark the siblings' changing relationships while they work the Burgundy vineyard.
The siblings must manage a costly inheritance tax while deciding what the family estate means to them.
Jean's return after a decade abroad forces Jean, Juliette, and Jérémie to rebuild trust and cooperation.
Picturesque Burgundy vineyards, winemaking labor, and harvest cycles provide the film's defining visual and sensory texture.
Films like Back to Burgundy, and why
The Tree
intergenerational family conflict, rural land, and warm bittersweet drama
A Family Affair
French ensemble family drama shaped by inheritance, reconciliation, and changing relationships
The Country Doctor
picturesque regional setting, sibling tensions, and emotionally grounded family storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Cédric Klapisch
- Release Date
- 2017-06-14
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (627)
Cast
- Pio Marmaï
- Ana Girardot
- François Civil
- Jean-Marc Roulot
- María Valverde
- Karidja Touré
- Yamée Couture
- Jean-Marie Winling
- Florence Pernel
- Éric Caravaca
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- France Channel Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Back to Burgundy about?
- Three estranged siblings struggle to preserve their Burgundy vineyard while rebuilding the family bond that makes the land worth saving.
- What is Back to Burgundy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Back to Burgundy as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Back to Burgundy violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Back to Burgundy.
- What did critics think of Back to Burgundy?
- Critics found a tender, scenic family drama that gives familiar material a persuasive Burgundy wine-country atmosphere, despite a clunky plot and occasional sentimentality.
- Which films are like Back to Burgundy?
- Films with a similar feel include The Tree, A Family Affair, and The Country Doctor.
- How long is Back to Burgundy?
- Back to Burgundy runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Back to Burgundy?
- In United States, Back to Burgundy streams on France Channel Amazon Channel.
