The Long, Long Holiday

The Long, Long Holiday

Created by Olivier Vinuesa, Delphine Maury

On France 3

20151 season10 episodes26 min8.7 / 10

A coming-of-age story set during WWII occupation that balances childhood wonder and rural community bonds against the underlying trauma of war and separation.

In September 1939, Colette and Ernest are welcomed by their maternal grandparents in a fictional village named Grangeville, near Dieppe in Normandy. The short vacation becomes semi-permanent when their father goes off to fight, following the mobilization of France to fight the invading German Army, and the poor health of their mother, required to leave to be treated for tuberculosis in a sanatorium in Switzerland. The two little Parisians discover life in the countryside during wartime, including occupation, Resistance, deprivation, but also life with friends.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Long, Long Holiday sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.

  • Does The Long, Long Holiday leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is The Long, Long Holiday violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Is The Long, Long Holiday easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is The Long, Long Holiday scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Long, Long Holiday

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Long, Long Holiday

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Long, Long Holiday, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Long, Long Holiday, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Long, Long Holiday, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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