Jean Maurel - Actor Profile

Jean Maurel

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
11Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Maurel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jean Maurel's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Maurel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jean de Florette, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jean Maurel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Maurel's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Jean de Florette (1986) movie poster
★7.7

Jean de Florette: In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant pr

Jean de Florette

1986•Drama
★7.6
Manon of the Spring (1986) movie poster
★7.6

Manon of the Spring: In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Proven

Manon of the Spring

1986•Drama
★7.2
My Mother's Castle (1990) movie poster
★7.2

My Mother's Castle: To his chagrin, young Marcel Pagnol and his family move back to their home in Marseille, France, far from their pastoral

My Mother's Castle

1990•Adventure
★7.1
The Children of the Marshland (1999) movie poster
★7.1

The Children of the Marshland: The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered

The Children of the Marshland

1999•Comedy
★5.5
L'heure exquise (1981) movie poster
★5.5

L'heure exquise: In the streets of Marseille, René Allio encounters, once again, the spaces of his childhood, and remembers his family hi

L'heure exquise

1981•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Maurel.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Le Schpountz le vieux Flop Similar →
1999 La femme du boulanger Le Papet Flop Similar →
1999 The Children of the Marshland - Hit Similar →
1990 My Mother's Castle - Hit Similar →
1987 Où que tu sois Mr. Henry Flop Similar →
1986 Manon of the Spring Anglade, believer Super Hit Similar →
1986 Jean de Florette Anglade, believer Super Hit Similar →
1984 Le Matelot 512 Market gardener Flop Similar →
1983 Cap Canaille Ange Andreucci Flop Similar →
1981 L'heure exquise Self Average Similar →
1980 Retour à Marseille Charles - un ancien militant Flop Similar →

Jean Maurel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Maurel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Maurel is "Jean de Florette" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Jean Maurel acted in?

Jean Maurel has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Maurel?

Other notable films include "Manon of the Spring", "My Mother's Castle", and "The Children of the Marshland".