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A Good Year

Play trailer Poster for A Good Year PG-13 Released Nov 10, 2006 1h 58m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Heather Huntington ReelzChannel.com Rated: 6/10 Feb 9, 2011 Full Review Jane Boursaw Common Sense Media Predictable but pleasant movie for teens and up. Rated: 3/5 Jan 1, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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