Plein sud (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, Plein sud is a drama film directed by Sébastien Lifshitz, running about 87 minutes. “Take the road less travelled” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the summer, 27 year-old Sam drives towards the south of France in his Ford. He meets Matthieu and his sister Léa and takes them along in his apparently aimless journey. Matthieu has a crush on Sam and tries to seduce him. Léa is a beautiful, young, provocative girl who likes men so much that she got pregnant. She soon brings along Jérémie with them. Throughout the trip, they learn to know, fight and love each other. In spite of a blooming relationship with Matthieu, Sam isolates himself because of his secret: he is headed for Spain to find his long-lost mother.
Who’s in it. Plein sud stars Yannick Renier as Sam, Léa Seydoux as Léa, Nicole Garcia as La mère and Pierre Perrier as Jérémie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Plein sud has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plein sud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plein sud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plein sud (2009)?
- In US, Plein sud is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Plein sud worth watching?
- Plein sud holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plein sud?
- Plein sud stars Yannick Renier, Léa Seydoux, Nicole Garcia, Pierre Perrier and Micheline Presle.
- When was Plein sud released?
- Plein sud was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.