Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- nostalgic
- comforting
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film pleasant-looking but predictable, emotionally thin, and lacking the charm and humor expected from its director and stars.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Max's inherited château and vineyard force him away from finance and back into the formative world of his childhood.
The château, vineyard, wine cellar, swimming pool, and sunlit Provençal surroundings dominate the film's atmosphere.
Max begins as a ruthless London banker intent on selling the estate, while childhood memories and Fanny challenge his priorities.
Max's memories of Uncle Henry and his childhood in Provence interrupt his plans and raise questions about what he has forgotten.
Films like A Good Year, and why
Under the Tuscan Sun
shared romantic comedy structure, picturesque European setting, and a workaholic protagonist reconsidering his priorities
Love Actually
shared breezy romance, ensemble relationships, and interwoven personal transformations in a European setting
Roman Holiday
shared fish out of water romance, elegant European locations, and a guarded protagonist drawn toward emotional change
The Holiday
shared family inheritance premise, countryside atmosphere, and romantic self-discovery through a change of lifestyle
Movie Details
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Release Date
- 2006-09-09
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (1692)
Cast
- Russell Crowe
- Albert Finney
- Marion Cotillard
- Abbie Cornish
- Didier Bourdon
- Tom Hollander
- Freddie Highmore
- Isabelle Candelier
- Archie Panjabi
- Rafe Spall
Where to watch in United States
- 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 A Good Year about?
- A ruthless London financier inherits a Provençal vineyard and finds his carefully optimized life disrupted by memory, family claims, and an unexpected romance.
- What is A Good Year like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Good Year as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is A Good Year violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A Good Year.
- What did critics think of A Good Year?
- Critics generally found the film pleasant-looking but predictable, emotionally thin, and lacking the charm and humor expected from its director and stars.
- Which films are like A Good Year?
- Films with a similar feel include Under the Tuscan Sun, Love Actually, Roman Holiday, and The Holiday.
- How long is A Good Year?
- A Good Year runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Good Year?
- In United States, A Good Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
