The Green Ray (1986)
Kernel Score: 86% · 275 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1986-08-29
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch The Green Ray
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
A lonely Parisian woman comes to terms with her isolation and anxieties during a long summer vacation.
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Director
Cast
- Marie Rivière as Delphine
- Amira Chemakhi as in Paris
- Sylvie Richez as in Paris
- María Luisa García as Manuella in Paris
- Béatrice Romand as Béatrice
- Rosette as Françoise in Paris
- Vincent Gauthier as Jacques in Biarritz
- Basile Gervaise as in Paris
- Virginie Gervaise as in Paris
- René Hernandez as in Paris
The Green Ray FAQ
Is The Green Ray good?
The Green Ray has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Green Ray?
In the US you can stream The Green Ray on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
What movies are like The Green Ray?
If you liked The Green Ray, try Lola, The Lovers on the Bridge, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Last Song.