The First Day of the Rest of Your Life (2008)
Kernel Score: 83% · 498 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2008-07-23
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A sprawling drama centered on five key days in a family's life.
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The First Day of the Rest of Your Life is a French family drama spanning key days in a family's life, with some drinking and a car accident.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A car crash and a family feud bring moments of conflict and grief.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Wine and social drinking feature in the family's life.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Rémi Bezançon
Cast
- Jacques Gamblin as Robert Duval
- Zabou Breitman as Marie-Jeanne Duval
- Déborah François as Fleur Duval, la fille benjamine
- Marc-André Grondin as Raphaël
- Pio Marmaï as Albert, fils aîné
- Roger Dumas as Pierre, le père de Robert
- Cécile Cassel as Prune
- Stanley Weber as Éric, ami de Raphaël
- Sarah Cohen-Hadria as Clara
- Camille De Pazzis as Moïra
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life FAQ
Is The First Day of the Rest of Your Life good?
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 498 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The First Day of the Rest of Your Life?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is The First Day of the Rest of Your Life OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The First Day of the Rest of Your Life is a French family drama spanning key days in a family's life, with some drinking and a car accident.
What movies are like The First Day of the Rest of Your Life?
If you liked The First Day of the Rest of Your Life, try Othello, Mr. Church, Fathers and Daughters and You Keep the Kids.