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Laurence Anyways

2012Movie2 h 48 minPG-13

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic737.8Rotten Tomatoes84%79%

A romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Story

The story of an impossible love between a woman named Fred and a transgender woman named Laurence who reveals her inner desire to become her true self.

Feels like

  • Transgender Romance
  • Impossible Love
  • Gender Identity
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy
  • Intense Drama
  • French Cinema
  • Visual Storytelling

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Xavier Dolan
Written by
Xavier Dolan
Produced by
Charles Gillibert, Lyse Lafontaine, Nathanaël Karmitz
Music by
Eduardo Noya Schreus

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Facts

May 18, 2012 · 2 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
May 18, 2012
Runtime
2 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada, France
Budget
$10 million
Available in
39 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Laurence Anyways?"

Questions about Laurence Anyways

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Laurence Anyways?

It streams in 34 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Laurence Anyways worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Laurence Anyways okay for kids?

PG-13NuditySexual contentStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Laurence Anyways good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Laurence Anyways plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Laurence Anyways in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.