The Ripening Seed poster
Where to stream

The Ripening Seed

8.019901h 20mMovieDramaRomance

Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another…

DirectorSerge Meynard
WritersYonnick Flot·Serge Meynard

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

The Ripening Seed was released on March 28, 1990 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Serge Meynard

MBMarianne Basler
Marianne Basler
La dame en blanc
MRMatthieu Rozé
Matthieu Rozé
Phil
SASophie Aubry
Sophie Aubry
Vinca
LJ
Laetitia Julliand
Lisette
JBJean-Pierre Bisson
Jean-Pierre Bisson
Père Phil
DBDidier Bénureau
Didier Bénureau
Le parisien
SFSylvie Flepp
Sylvie Flepp
Mère Phil
CBChantal Banlier
Chantal Banlier
Mère Vinca
GL
Gil Lagay
Père Vinca (as Gilles Lagay)
RC
Ronan Couedic
Petit garçon
ICIsabelle Carré
Isabelle Carré

More from Marianne Basler · Lead actress

Maigret
Maigret
1991 · 7.9
The Public Woman
The Public Woman
1984 · 6.0
Les Grecs
Les Grecs
2006
The Gold-digger
The Gold-digger
2020 · 5.8
Softly from Paris
Softly from Paris
1986 · 5.6
Midnight in Paris
Midnight in Paris
2011 · 7.5
Chez Maupassant
Chez Maupassant
2007 · 7.4
Anthracite
Anthracite
2024 · 6.2
The Doll
The Doll
2026 · 6.0
Jeanne du Barry
Jeanne du Barry
2023 · 6.9
See all fromMarianne Basler

More from Matthieu Rozé · Co-star actor

Candice Renoir
Candice Renoir
2013 · 7.2
The Traveller
The Traveller
2019 · 7.0
Les Cordier, juge et flic
Les Cordier, juge et flic
1994 · 5.3
Night Squad
Night Squad
2001 · 6.0
The Night of the 12th
The Night of the 12th
2022 · 6.9
Louis 28
Louis 28
2023 · 7.0
Far South
Far South
1997 · 10.0
Chocolat
Chocolat
2016 · 6.8
Little Nicholas' Treasure
Little Nicholas' Treasure
2021 · 6.0
Just the Two of Us
Just the Two of Us
2023 · 6.9
See all fromMatthieu Rozé

More from Serge Meynard · Director

The Wounded Man
The Wounded Man
1983 · 5.7
Hôpital souterrain
Hôpital souterrain
2002 · 7.0
Pretty Devils
Pretty Devils
2000 · 4.6
Married to a Stranger
Married to a Stranger
2015 · 5.2
Missing Child
Missing Child
2017 · 6.4
Paradis criminel
Paradis criminel
2012 · 7.0
Sexes faibles !
Sexes faibles !
1992 · 4.3
A Fox Blood
A Fox Blood
1996 · 3.8
L'Œil au beur(re) noir
L'Œil au beur(re) noir
1987 · 5.3
La nuit du meurtre
La nuit du meurtre
2004 · 10.0
See all fromSerge Meynard

More like this

Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
2022 · 5.9
White Wedding
White Wedding
1989 · 6.6
The Little Sister
The Little Sister
2025 · 6.6
Cesar and Rosalie
Cesar and Rosalie
1972 · 7.2
A Nos Amours
A Nos Amours
1983 · 6.8
What the Day Owes the Night
What the Day Owes the Night
2012 · 7.7
Islands
Islands
2017 · 4.2
Dreamchild
Dreamchild
2020 · 5.6
Caligula and Messalina
Caligula and Messalina
1981 · 4.5
The Piano Teacher
The Piano Teacher
2001 · 7.3
Erotic Sex Games
Erotic Sex Games
1977 · 5.1
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
2019 · 8.1

The Ripening Seed — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ripening Seed?

The Ripening Seed isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is The Ripening Seed on Netflix?

No, The Ripening Seed is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is The Ripening Seed on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ripening Seed isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Ripening Seed for free?

The Ripening Seed isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Ripening Seed?

The Ripening Seed hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 16, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.