
My American Uncle ·Mon oncle d'Amérique
Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
Comedy
Drama
Romance
- Release Date
May 21, 1980
- Popularity: 0.578
- 186 votes
- Directed by
Alain Resnais
- Productions
Philippe Dussart TF1 (FR)Andrea Films (FR)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 2h 6 min
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Jean Gruault
Writer

Henri Laborit
Writer