The Grocer's Son

Released Jun 6, 2008

1h 36m

Drama

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60 Reviews

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1,000+ Ratings

A young man returns to his village to help his father.

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Critics Consensus

A noteworthy performance by Eric Guirado makes this gently pastoral film a moving coming-of-age story.

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 18, 2011

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Cosmo Landesman

Times (UK)

Written and directed by a newcomer, Eric Guirado, this is a delightful coming-of-age film that quietly explores the hidden tensions in family life.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 28, 2009

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

A little predictable in places, but explores family relationships with pathos and perception.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 24, 2009

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Sarah Manvel

Critic's Notebook

What every single person in this film does is treat the other adults as adults. Seeing it done so consistently emphasizes how rare it is to see this not only on screen, but also in real life.

Aug 9, 2018

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Rated: B

Jan 27, 2012

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Irish Times

Rated: 3/5

Jun 5, 2009

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Audience Member

Its beautiful locations in rural France and its sensitive portrayal of family relationships made this movie about a son reluctantly taking over the reins of his father's business a please to watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Well done in many ways. love watching movies about people and relationships through the non-American lens.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

A bit boring actually

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

3.5/5 --- A well done indie drama about life in the small country where a son takes over his father's grocery store/route. Quiet scenes with very relatable characters (I to the son), nice cast of varied characters... All subtle with a message about people and how we chose to live our lives, or at least try to make the most of what life gives us, especially with family. About growing up and taking responsibilities and being a good person past our history. Recommended!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

It's a small, well-rounded movie that you'd be hard pressed to find fault with, achieving its modest goals with subtle aplomb while whipping up humour and empathy from Antoine's rapport with his doddery clientele.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Lovely coming of age story where a young man who thought he escaped his parents grocer business in the countryside of France has to help out when his father gets sick and in turn falls in love with the customers and his neighbor. The landscape is absolutely beautiful the characters are lighthearted all in all it's a good film to watch of you don't want to think or be too engaged.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Eric Guirado

Director

Nicolas Cazalé

Antoine Sforza

Clotilde Hesme

Claire

Daniel Duval

M. Sforza

Jeanne Goupil

Mme Sforza

Stéphan Guérin-Tillié

François Sforza

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Synopsis

A young man returns to his village to help his father.

Director: Eric Guirado
Screenwriter: Eric Guirado, Florence Vignon
Production Co: TS Productions, Centre national de la Cinématographie
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (Canada)
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 2008, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 2, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $276.5K
Runtime: 1h 36m

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