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Germinal

6.719932h 40mMovieDramaRomance

It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.

DirectorClaude Berri
WritersArlette Langmann·Claude Berri
ProducerClaude Berri

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Cast · Directed by Claude Berri

MMiou-Miou
Miou-Miou
'La Maheude'
RRenaud
Renaud
Étienne Lantier
JCJean Carmet
Jean Carmet
Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
JHJudith Henry
Judith Henry
Catherine Maheu
JMJean-Roger Milo
Jean-Roger Milo
Antoine Chaval
GDGérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Toussaint Maheu
LTLaurent Terzieff
Laurent Terzieff
Souvarine
BFBernard Fresson
Bernard Fresson
Victor Deneulin
JBJean-Pierre Bisson
Jean-Pierre Bisson
Rasseneur
JDJacques Dacqmine
Jacques Dacqmine
Philippe Hennebeau
ADAnny Duperey
Anny Duperey
Mrs. Hennebeau
GCGérard Croce
Gérard Croce
Maigrat

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Germinal — streaming FAQ

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Germinal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Germinal on Netflix?

No, Germinal is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

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Yes — Germinal is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

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Germinal is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.