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A Good Year

A Good Year

Everything matures... eventually.

20066.71h 57m

Overview

Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

Directed by Ridley Scott
Written by Peter Mayle, Marc Klein
Produced by Ridley Scott
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $42.1M

Top Cast

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Max Skinner

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

Henry Skinner

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Fanny Chenal

Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornish

Christie Roberts

Didier Bourdon

Didier Bourdon

Francis Duflot

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Charlie Willis

Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

Young Max Skinner

Isabelle Candelier

Isabelle Candelier

Ludivine Duflot

Archie Panjabi

Archie Panjabi

Gemma

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Kenny

Themes & Keywords

workaholicprovencewine cellarvineyardromcomdeath of fatherwinewinegrowingswimming poolfamily estatechildhood crushappraisalexemptionheritagestock broker

About A Good Year

A Good Year is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2006 exploring themes of workaholic, provence, wine cellar, vineyard, romcom, death of father. Directed by Ridley Scott, it stars Russell Crowe, Albert Finney, Marion Cotillard. Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

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