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The Proprietor

1996·Movie
1h 53min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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An expatriated French novelist returns to Paris when she learns that her childhood home is being placed on the auction block.
Expatriate DramaFrench CinemaReturning HomeNostalgiaFamily HistoryPolitical undertonesSocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenMelancholy

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Where can I stream The Proprietor legally?

The Proprietor is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also 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 The Proprietor worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Proprietor rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Proprietor?

1 h 53 min

The Proprietor runs 1 h 53 min.

What language is The Proprietor in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.