My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
Mon oncle Benjamin
Overview
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
Where to watch My Uncle Benjamin
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | INA madelen | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 |
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What is My Uncle Benjamin about?
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis... My Uncle Benjamin is a Comedy, History movie, released on 1969-11-28, runtime 90 minutes.
Is My Uncle Benjamin worth watching?
TMDB users rate My Uncle Benjamin 6.1 out of 10 from 52 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch My Uncle Benjamin?
In France, My Uncle Benjamin streams on INA madelen and can be rented from Apple TV and Orange VOD. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Édouard Molinaro
Cast
- Jacques Brel as Benjamin Rathery
- Claude Jade as Manette
- Bernard Alane as Pont-Cassé
- Rosy Varte as Bettine, soeur de Benjamin
- Paul Frankeur as Docteur Minxit
- Lyne Chardonnet as Arabelle Minxit
- Robert Dalban as Père de Manette
- Bernard Blier as Marquis de Cambyse
- Alfred Adam as Le sergent
- Armand Mestral as Machecourt
- Paul Préboist as Parlenta
- Guy Delorme as Un laquais
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