My Father's Glory

A childhood in Provence.

1990 • 105 min • Adventure · Drama

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Synopsis

Raised by his science teacher father, Joseph Pagnol, and seamstress mother Augustine, young Marcel grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili, who teaches him about rural life.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

340 reviews

73 Audience · 340 · 100%

Young Marcel enjoys summers in the French countryside with his family at the turn of the century. He learns about rural life and forms a special bond with his teacher father and a new friend, Lili. It's a charming tale of childhood innocence and discovery.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some dated views on hunting and animal interactions.

What it models well

Family bonding
Love of nature
Childhood wonder
Learning and discovery

Talk about it after

The beauty of simple pleasures and traditions.
The importance of respecting different ways of life.
How curiosity helps us learn and grow.

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