The Secret of the Grain (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Secret of the Grain is a 2008 drama directed by Abdel Kechiche. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes and earned $14.8 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 2009. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Director
- Abdel Kechiche
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret of the Grain About?
The premise of The Secret of the Grain without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the charming French port of Sete, this drama follows Slimane, a shipyard worker preparing for a significant life change. After 35 years on the job, he decides to pursue his dream of opening a restaurant. The film portrays his journey as he works to achieve this goal, reconnecting with his family along the way and demonstrating the power of passion and determination.
The Director of The Secret of the Grain
Directed by Abdel Kechiche.
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Director Abdel Kechiche
More from Abdel Kechiche
More films directed by Abdel Kechiche, best-rated first: Blue Is the Warmest Color and Games of Love and Chance.
The Secret of the Grain Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Secret of the Grain 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Secret of the Grain Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret of the Grain 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
Slimane Beiji, portrayed by Habib Boufares, is a recently divorced father heading a Franco-Arabic family residing in Sete. As he faces the impending loss of his job at the local shipyard, Slimane finds himself engaging in a series of poignant vignettes with various members of his extended family. These interactions include moments spent with his ex-wife Souad, his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren. Driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy for his beloved family, and encouraged by Rym, his long-term partner’s daughter played by Hafsia Herzi, he embarks on an ambitious project to transform a dilapidated boat into a charming family restaurant specializing in Souad’s famous fish couscous—a beloved dish she prepares every Sunday for the family.
Full summary
The whole story of The Secret of the Grain, scene by scene
The Secret of the Grain Box Office
The Secret of the Grain grossed $14.8 million worldwide. $86,356 came from the US and Canada and $14.7 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.8M
- US & Canada
- $86.4K
- International
- $14.7M
The Secret of the Grain Awards & Nominations
The Secret of the Grain earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 2009.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
The Secret of the Grain Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Abdellatif Kechiche on THE SECRET OF THE GRAIN
How Well Do You Know The Secret of the Grain?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Secret of the Grain Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Couscous” and “Cuscús”.
- Also known as
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- Couscous
- Cuscús
- 생선 쿠스쿠스
- Couscous mit Fisch
- Cous cous
- O Segredo de um Cuscuz
- 谷子和鲻鱼
- הגרגר והדג
- A kuszkusz titka
- Кус-кус
- Tajemnica ziarna
- Balıklı Bulgur
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- Kuskus
- O Segredo do Grão
- Кус-Кус и Барабулька
- Кускус
- 家傳秘方
- Cous Cous, la gran cena
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The Secret of the Grain FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret of the Grain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret of the Grain?
The Secret of the Grain runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was The Secret of the Grain released?
The Secret of the Grain was released on December 24, 2008.
Who directed The Secret of the Grain?
The Secret of the Grain was directed by Abdel Kechiche.
More films by Abdel Kechiche How much did The Secret of the Grain make at the box office?
The Secret of the Grain grossed $14.8 million worldwide ($86,356 domestic, $14.7 million international).
How is The Secret of the Grain rated?
The Secret of the Grain has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was The Secret of the Grain nominated for any awards?
The Secret of the Grain received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Secret of the Grain have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret of the Grain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Secret of the Grain in?
The original language of The Secret of the Grain is French.
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