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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
WritersClaude Berri·Arlette Langmann
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

Which OTT platform streams Germinal?

Germinal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Germinal on Netflix?

No, Germinal is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and OVID.

Is Germinal on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Germinal is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Germinal for free?

Germinal is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.