Jean Maurel - Actor Profile

Jean Maurel

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
11Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated

Jean Maurel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Maurel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean Maurel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Jean Maurel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jean de Florette, which stands out as a key performance.

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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

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean Maurel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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".

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