Les Patates (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, Les Patates is a comedy and drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.
Who’s in it. Les Patates stars Pierre Perret as Clovis Parizel, Henri Virlogeux as Parizel père, Bérangère Dautun as Mathilde and Christine Aurel as La voyageuse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Les Patates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Patates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Patates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Patates (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Patates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les Patates worth watching?
- Les Patates holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Patates?
- Les Patates stars Pierre Perret, Henri Virlogeux, Bérangère Dautun, Christine Aurel and Pascale Roberts.
- When was Les Patates released?
- Les Patates was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.