The Things of Life (1970)
Kernel Score: 77% · 260 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1970-03-13
Runtime: 89 minutes
Overview
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
The Things of Life parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Things of Life is an unrated 1970 French drama about a man's affair and torn loyalties between two women.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — French drama centers on an extramarital affair and romantic entanglement between an architect and two women.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Michel Piccoli as Pierre Bérard
- Romy Schneider as Hélène
- Lea Massari as Catherine Bérard
- Gérard Lartigau as Bertrand Bérard
- Jean Bouise as François
- Boby Lapointe as The Livestock Truck Driver
- Hervé Sand as The Truck Driver
- Jacques Richard as The Male Nurse
- Betty Beckers as The Female Hitchhiker
- Dominique Zardi as The Male Hitchhiker
The Things of Life FAQ
Is The Things of Life good?
The Things of Life has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 260 audience ratings.
Is The Things of Life OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Things of Life is an unrated 1970 French drama about a man's affair and torn loyalties between two women.
What movies are like The Things of Life?
If you liked The Things of Life, try Jules and Jim, The Woman Next Door, Office Romance and Polisse.