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The Apprentice

1971Movie1 h 21 min

ComedyRomance
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

In Montréal, Jean-Pierre is fired on the set of a TV commercial where he's an apprentice technician. He's penniless, behind on his rent, with a thin resume and no college units.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Larry Kent
Written by
Edward Stewart
Produced by
Donald Brittain
Music by
Fred Hillier, Fred Tudor, Bill O’Neill

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 10, 1971 · 1 h 21 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 10, 1971
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$150,000

Tropes

Hate Sink, Gay Conservative, Scrubbing Off the Trauma +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Apprentice worth watching?"

Questions about The Apprentice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Apprentice worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.5).

Will The Apprentice make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Apprentice good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Apprentice in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.

What tropes does The Apprentice use?

Hate SinkGay ConservativeScrubbing Off the TraumaScatterbrained SeniorHomoerotic SubtextRule of ThreeAlas, Poor VillainAddled AddictStepford SmilerTrying Not to CryThe MafiaArmored Closet Gayand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Hate Sink, Gay Conservative, and Scrubbing Off the Trauma.