Alice and Martin

1998Movie2 h 4 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Martin, the illegitimate son of an industrialist and a hairdresser, was sent to live with his wealthy father in the countryside as a young boy. Alice is a musician living with Martin's half-brother in Paris. When Martin shows up at Alice's door after fleeing his father's home under troubled circumstances, their lives become intertwined.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
André Téchiné
Produced by
Alain Sarde

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Facts

October 23, 1998 · 2 h 4 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 23, 1998
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, English, Spanish
Made in
France, Spain
Available in
29 countries

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Where can I stream Alice and Martin?

In the United States, Alice and Martin is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Alice and Martin worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (66 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Is Alice and Martin good for date night?

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

Is Alice and Martin plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Alice and Martin in English?

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No, it was made in French, with some German, English, and Spanish.