A Good Year

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A Good Year

PG-13

Released Nov 10, 2006

1h 58m

Romance

Comedy

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Failed London banker Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) inherits his uncle's (Albert Finney) vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

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Critics Consensus

A Good Year is a fine example of a top-notch director and actor out of their elements, in a sappy romantic comedy lacking in charm and humor.

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Joe Clay

The Times (UK)

A Good Year is a light snack of comfort-food cinema and Scott’s only comedy— not that there are a huge amount of laughs.

Apr 23, 2024

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

It's a film from which you'd expect the moon, the stars and the sun. What with an actor like Crowe and a director like Scott. Disappointingly, the talented duo gives you the most wishy-washy film of the year.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 23, 2019

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

It's not so much A Good Year as A Good Yawn (if not A Full-on Nap).

Aug 22, 2018

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Christopher Connor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Ridley Scott’s A Good Year is an underappreciated gem that shows us a different side to both the celebrated director and lead star Russell Crowe.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 1, 2024

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Heather Huntington

ReelzChannel.com

Rated: 6/10

Feb 9, 2011

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Jane Boursaw

Common Sense Media

Predictable but pleasant movie for teens and up.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2011

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Mark P

A sweet and funny romance about rehabilitating one's life by going back to the past that made one happy, reconnecting with family, finding love, turning away from hollow greed, making something wholesome, and washing that feast with superb wine from France. The story is heartwarming, the performances fantastic, directed outside the regular course of Ridley's typical vintage to create a specialty bottle. I enjoy this movie because it's human delight to have the protagonist choose the finer and simpler life of love and taste over bottomless desire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Eames A.

They don’t make enough movies like this anymore — well made, light comedy — with real movie stars like Crowe and the French lady. It’s easy to make some super serious drama that takes itself seriously, but harder to craft a movie that takes us off the beaten path and at a slower pace. As is the theme of A Good Year.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Sean C

Ridley Scott and cast bring warmth and fun into what is actually a fairly boring, formulaic script.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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John B

A Good Year is a lovely film with charming performances from all the cast. Crowe and Coitillard are incredibly sexy and watching it transports you to Provence. Gorgeous film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Graeme S

I must admit, having just enjoyed this for yet another time, I was shocked to see from the reviews of others, that some just didn't seem to 'get it'. It's soft and gentle, quietly amusing - cleverly complicated by twists in the plot. A quirky soundtrack accompanies it, which again is quite engaging and will come back to visit you in today's following. Ultimately, a lovely little movie, well worth investing a couple of hours in. Enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Michal M

This is how I know you can’t judge a movie by these garbage reviews. This movie is brilliant, funny, feel-good and happy. You want to challenged? Go watch Precious or Pianist. You want to relax and enjoy an afternoon with a glass of wine? Watch this. The story is well written. The characters are endearing. The scenery is magnificent. Watch this with Bottle Shock if you want a double feature. Whatever you do… don’t watch it without wine. 🍷

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Synopsis

Failed London banker Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) inherits his uncle's (Albert Finney) vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Marc Klein
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Dune Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures, Major Studio Partners, Scott Free Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.5M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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