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An Autumn Tale

1998·Movie
1h 52min

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An Autumn Tale fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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You want fast pacing

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About

Magali, forty-something, is a winemaker and a widow: she loves her work but feels lonely. Her friends Rosine and Isabelle both want secretly to find a husband for Magali.
Subtle Romantic DramaObservational French CinemaCharacter-DrivenDialogue-HeavyRealistic RelationshipsLate-Life RomanceGentle HumorPhilosophical UndercurrentsRural SettingHuman Connection

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about An Autumn Tale

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Where can I stream An Autumn Tale legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Autumn Tale worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is An Autumn Tale?

1 h 52 min

An Autumn Tale runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on An Autumn Tale?

Critics88
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate An Autumn Tale higher (88) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is An Autumn Tale in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch An Autumn Tale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Autumn Tale in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.