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6.1 / 10(161 votes)IMDb20171h 57m$7.3M Worldwide GrossBelgium, France

The Midwife

Sage femme

Synopsis

Claire is a midwife and has devoted her life to others. At a moment when she is preoccupied by the imminent closure of the maternity clinic where she works, her life is further turned upside down when Béatrice, her father's former mistress, turns up on the scene. Béatrice is a capricious and selfish woman, Claire's exact opposite.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

THE MIDWIFE (2017) - Official HD TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 28, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 11, 2017

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.04x ROI)

Production Budget

$7M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$7.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.04x

+$286K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $7MWorldwide: $7.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin Provost
Screenplay & Story
Martin Provost
Original Score
Grégoire Hetzel
Original Title
Sage femme
Country of Origin
Belgium, France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 57m
Production Budget
$7M
Worldwide Gross
$7.3M
Production Studios
France 3 Cinéma, Curiosa Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin Provost

Screenplay & Story

Martin Provost

Original Score & Music

Grégoire Hetzel

Director of Photography

Yves Cape

Film Editing

Albertine Lastera

Producers

Olivier Delbosc, Jacques-Henri Bronckart, Olivier Bronckart, Christine de Jekel

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Provost

Martin Provost

Director

Martin Provost

Martin Provost

Writer

Albertine Lastera

Editor

Bethsabée Dreyfus

Costume Design

Yves Cape

Director of Photography

Olivier Delbosc

Olivier Delbosc

Producer

Thierry François

Production Design

Jacques-Henri Bronckart

Jacques-Henri Bronckart

Producer

Olivier Bronckart

Olivier Bronckart

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Midwife.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midwife

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Midwife about?

Claire is a midwife and has devoted her life to others. At a moment when she is preoccupied by the imminent closure of the maternity clinic where she works, her life is further turned upside down when Béatrice, her father's former mistress, turns up on the scene. Béatrice is a capricious and selfish woman, Claire's exact opposite.

Who directed The Midwife?

The Midwife was directed by Martin Provost.

Who stars in The Midwife?

The principal cast of The Midwife includes Catherine Frot, Catherine Deneuve, Olivier Gourmet, Quentin Dolmaire, Mylène Demongeot.

When was The Midwife released and how long is it?

The Midwife was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Midwife?

The Midwife had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $7.3M at the worldwide box office (1.04 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for The Midwife?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Midwife was composed by Grégoire Hetzel.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Midwife?

The Midwife holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).