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Pauline at the Beach

1983·Movie
1h 34min·R

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Romance, wit, seduction and the foolishness of love

Marion is about to divorce from her husband and takes her 15-year-old niece, Pauline, on a vacation to Granville. There, she meets an old love...
French New WaveSummer RomanceComing-of-Age StoryVacation DramaRelationship DynamicsCharacter StudyDialogue-DrivenEuropean Cinema

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Pauline at the Beach legally?

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Is Pauline at the Beach worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pauline at the Beach rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Pauline at the Beach?

1 h 34 min

Pauline at the Beach runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pauline at the Beach?

Critics94
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Pauline at the Beach higher (94) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Pauline at the Beach in?

FrenchSpanish

It was made in French, with some Spanish. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Pauline at the Beach?

23ALATBABECACHCYDEESFRGBGGGRIE+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pauline at the Beach in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pauline at the Beach use?

Closet ShuffleConsummate LiarLove DodecahedronBetty and VeronicaMs. FanserviceEpigraphBookendsProtagonist TitleHypocritical HumorDumb BlondeOnly One Name

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Pauline at the Beach, including Closet Shuffle, Consummate Liar, Love Dodecahedron.