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The Old Maid

1972·Movie
1h 25min

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Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Muriel is a shy woman who bluffs and blusters around in order to hide her shyness and to protect her loneliness, even though she longs wistfully for a companion of some sort. She has been lonely so long that now she is an old maid and has never been wooed. In this gentle French film, Muriel gets a glimpse of romance when Gabriel walks into the seaside hotel she is vacationing in. His car has broken down, and he has to stay there for a few days while it is repaired. Hers is the only dinner table with room at it, and Gabriel cannot prevent himself from charming women. She is stiff with him at first, but soon they develop a friendship.
Subtle RomanceCharacter StudyQuiet DramaFrench CinemaEmotional NuanceLoneliness & ConnectionMature RelationshipsGentle PacingHuman ConditionBittersweet

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Old Maid legally?

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Is The Old Maid worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Old Maid?

1 h 25 min

The Old Maid runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Old Maid in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Old Maid?

24BEBGCHCZDKEEFIFRGRHRHUISITLI+10

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

What tropes does The Old Maid use?

Doorstop BabyGreen-Eyed MonsterMaiden AuntOld MaidOrphanage of LoveQuitting to Get MarriedTitle DropUptown GirlDoor-Closes EndingDeath by AdaptationChick FlickTime-Passes Montageand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Old Maid, including Doorstop Baby, Green-Eyed Monster, Maiden Aunt.