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The Second Act

2024·Movie
1h 20min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Florence wants to introduce David, the man she’s madly in love with, to her father Guillaume. But David isn’t attracted to Florence and wants to throw her into the arms of his friend Willy. The four characters meet in a restaurant in the middle of nowhere.
French Meta-ComedyDialogue-DrivenContemporary RelationshipsSatiricalObservational HumorCringe ComedyExistential ThemesQuirky CharactersOffbeat

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Second Act

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Where can I stream The Second Act legally?

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Is The Second Act worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Second Act?

1 h 20 min

The Second Act runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Second Act?

Critics66
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Second Act much the same way.

What language is The Second Act in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Second Act?

41ADARBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRECESFR+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Second Act in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Second Act use?

Never Trust a TrailerStalker with a CrushArtificial IntelligenceHates Their ParentFeeling Their AgePop-Cultural Osmosis FailureDarkness Equals DeathFace on the CoverSocial Media Before ReasonWalk and TalkFilm Within a FilmThe Onerand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for The Second Act, including Never Trust a Trailer, Stalker with a Crush, Artificial Intelligence.