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Every Man for Himself

1980Movie1 h 27 minNR

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A sensual, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

A look at the sexual and professional lives of three people — a television director, his ex-girlfriend, and a sex worker.

Feels like

  • European Art Film
  • Cynical Social Commentary
  • Sexual Politics
  • Existential Angst
  • Character Study
  • Relationship Drama
  • Melancholy
  • Philosophical
  • Slow-Paced

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Directed by
Jean-Luc Godard

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Facts

October 12, 1980 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
October 12, 1980
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Every Man for Himself?"

Questions about Every Man for Himself

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Where can I stream Every Man for Himself?

In the United States, Every Man for Himself streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Every Man for Himself worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Every Man for Himself plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Every Man for Himself?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Every Man for Himself in English?

FrenchItalian

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