The Adolescent (1979)
The few who rated it are lukewarm on it.
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The Adolescent is streaming in France on Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated The Adolescent don't rate this French film well. It holds a 4.8/10 on TMDB from 20 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution.
Should you spend 90 minutes on it?
90 minutes of French drama. The 4.8 rests on just 20 ratings so far — promising, not proven.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 30m — short |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jeanne Moreau
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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