How long is Gervaise?

Gervaise is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Gervaise rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Gervaise.

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Gervaise (1956) runs 1 h 52 min and averages 6.7 from 60 TMDB members. Gervaise Macquart is a beautiful Parisian laundress and mother whose lover, Lantier, walks out on her. She eventually marries Henri Coupeau, a roofer who has an unfortunate accident. As her now crippled husband descends into alcoholism, Gervaise tries to make ends meet on her own. Life becomes even more complicated when Lantier returns and befriends Henri. Meanwhile, the man she really loves is sent to prison.

Runtime: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: September 5, 1956
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 60 votes
Director: René Clément
Starring: Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus
Language: French

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Gervaise?: Gervaise is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Gervaise rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Gervaise.
Is Gervaise a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Gervaise?: 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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