A Good Year (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Good Year is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard and Albert Finney. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $42.3 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Young Actor at the Critics' Choice 2007. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Good Year About?
The premise of A Good Year without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the south of France, a driven London investment banker unexpectedly inherits his uncle's vineyard. While assessing the property, he encounters a local woman who claims to have ancestral ties to the land and a shared history with his family. Forced to confront his past and re-evaluate his priorities, he finds himself drawn to the beauty of the region and the allure of a simpler life, ultimately embarking on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.
A Good Year Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- chateau
- provence france
- inheritance
- based on novel
- wine
- deception
- brassiere
- cricket the sport
- tennis court
- england
- burgundy wine
- boy wears a swimsuit
+38 more Show fewer
- man wears a suit
- woman wears a string bikini
- uncle nephew relationship
- playing chess
- family estrangement
- forged letter
- cleavage
- playing tennis
- clay tennis court
- bond trader
- death of uncle
- bare chested male
- implied sex
- lavender
- female rear nudity
- oenology
- vintner
- scene during end credits
- falling in love
- non sexual female nudity
- france
- younger version of character
- feel good romance
- girl kisses boy
- childhood flashback
- live action
- romantic comedy
- vineyard
- ice massage
- caught in the rain
- reference to paul cezanne
- painting a wall
- cricket bat
- childhood memory
- jumping into a swimming pool
- dog urinating on someone
- stock manipulation
- philosophy
A Good Year Cast
Russell Crowe leads the cast, with Marion Cotillard and Albert Finney. Directed by Ridley Scott.
-
Director Ridley Scott
More from Ridley Scott
More films directed by Ridley Scott, best-rated first: Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise and The Martian.
A Good Year Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Good Year 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
-
Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 6.7
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 67% User score
See on TMDB
A Good Year Plot Summary
What happens in A Good Year from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sweltering summer of his youth, Young Max Skinner, shaped by the tragic loss of his parents, created cherished memories during idyllic holidays at his Uncle Henry’s vineyard in Provence, southeastern France. Fast forward twenty-five years, Max has evolved into a successful yet overly confident trader in London, sporting a cheeky demeanor that mirrors his polished appearance.
Following the death of Uncle Henry, Max inherits the vineyard, which prompts him to return to Provence with the intention of rapidly selling off the property. However, his first encounter with local café owner Fanny Chenal leads to a comical disaster, as his distracted phone handling inadvertently causes her to crash her bicycle, triggering a series of unforeseen events that challenge Max’s resolve.
Full summary
The whole story of A Good Year, scene by scene
A Good Year Box Office & Budget
A Good Year grossed $42.3 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $7.5 million came from the US and Canada and $34.8 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$42.3M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $7.5M
- International
- $34.8M
- Budget
- $35M
A Good Year Awards & Nominations
A Good Year earned 1 award nomination, including Best Young Actor at the Critics' Choice 2007.
1 nomination1 ceremony
-
Critics' Choice 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Best Young Actor – Freddie Highmore
A Good Year Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Good Year.
How Well Do You Know A Good Year?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the sole inheritor of the French vineyard estate after Uncle Henry's passing?
Cars in A Good Year
11 cars on screen, including the 2004 smart Fortwo Cabrio and the Harley-Davidson FLSTS Softail Heritage Springer.
-
2004 smart Fortwo Cabrio Main role -
Harley-Davidson FLSTS Softail Heritage Springer Important role -
2000 Audi S6 C5 Minor role -
Lamborghini R 470 Minor role
A Good Year Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Bor, mámor” and “Provence”.
- Also known as
-
- Bor, mámor
- Provence
- Un'ottima annata
- İyi Bir Yıl
- Um Bom Ano
- Хороший год
- 어느 멋진 순간
- Гарний рік
- Une grande année
- Un bon cru
- Ein gutes Jahr
- Un'ottima annata - A Good Year
+21 more Show fewer
- Un buen año
- Dobrý ročník
- Ett Bra År
- سنة جيدة
- Dobry rok
- プロヴァンスの贈りもの
- Μια Καλή Χρονιά
- 美好的一年
- Un an bun
- שנה מופלאה
- Добра година
- Labs gads
- Хороший рік
- A Good Year - Mainio vuosi
- Un bon any, კარგი წელი
- Một Năm Tốt Lành
- อัศจรรย์แห่งชีวิต
- Et godt år
- 醇美年華
- یک سال خوب
- Geri metai
Seen A Good Year?
Movies Like A Good Year
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Back to Burgundy, Year by the Sea and The Best Years of a Life.
A Good Year FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Good Year, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Good Year?
A Good Year runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was A Good Year released?
A Good Year was released on November 10, 2006.
Who directed A Good Year?
A Good Year was directed by Ridley Scott.
More films by Ridley Scott Who is in the cast of A Good Year?
A Good Year stars Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard and Albert Finney.
How much did A Good Year make at the box office?
A Good Year grossed $42.3 million worldwide ($7.5 million domestic, $34.8 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is A Good Year rated?
A Good Year has 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was A Good Year nominated for any awards?
A Good Year received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does A Good Year have a post-credit scene?
No. A Good Year has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
