Where to watch The Things of Life (1970) tonight
The Things of Life (1970) runs 1 h 29 min and averages 7.1 from 278 TMDB members. The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
- Runtime
- 1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- March 13, 1970
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 278 votes
- Director
- Claude Sautet
- Starring
- Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Lea Massari, Gérard Lartigau
- Language
- French
- Original title
- Les Choses de la vie
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.
Questions people ask
- How long is The Things of Life?
- The Things of Life is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Things of Life rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for The Things of Life.
- Is The Things of Life a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Things of Life?
- As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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