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A Difficult Year

5.920232h MMovieComedy

Compulsive spenders Albert and Bruno are in debt up to their necks. While seeking help from community workers to get their lives back on track, they run into a group of young green activists. Lured by the free beer and snacks rather than…

DirectorsÉric Toledano·Olivier Nakache
WritersÉric Toledano·Olivier Nakache
ProducersNicolas Duval Adassovsky·Hervé Ruet

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StanStan
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Éric Toledano

PMPio Marmaï
Pio Marmaï
Albert Laprade
JCJonathan Cohen
Jonathan Cohen
Bruno Ambrosi
NMNoémie Merlant
Noémie Merlant
Cactus
MAMathieu Amalric
Mathieu Amalric
Henri Tomasi
GLGrégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Quinoa
LBLuàna Bajrami
Luàna Bajrami
Antilope
SB
Sandrine Briard
Sirène
OKOussama Kheddam
Oussama Kheddam
Sofiane
DLDanièle Lebrun
Danièle Lebrun
Madeleine
ARAlexandra Roth
Alexandra Roth
Corinne
JCJean-François Cayrey
Jean-François Cayrey
Marco
GWGaïa Warnant
Gaïa Warnant
Pomme Pomme

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A Difficult Year — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Difficult Year?

A Difficult Year is streaming on Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Difficult Year on Netflix?

No, A Difficult Year is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Stan.

Is A Difficult Year on Amazon Prime Video?

A Difficult Year isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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A Difficult Year is available on Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.