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Cyrano de Bergerac

1990Movie2 h 17 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic797.2Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about history and the mind, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.

Feels like

  • Classic Tragedy
  • Romantic Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Eloquent Dialogue
  • Poetic Adaptation
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Strong Performances
  • French Literature

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Written by
Jean-Claude Carrière, Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Produced by
Michel Seydoux, André Szöts, René Cleitman
Music by
Jean-Claude Petit

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Facts

March 28, 1990 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
March 28, 1990
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy, History, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$6 million
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Actionized Adaptation, Adaptational Heroism, Adaptational Wimp +9

  • Actionized Adaptation
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Adaptational Wimp
  • Casting Gag
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Large Ham
  • Musical Pastiche
  • One-Man Army
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Rhymes on a Dime
  • Swashbuckler

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cyrano de Bergerac?"

Questions about Cyrano de Bergerac

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Where can I stream Cyrano de Bergerac?

Criterion

In the United States, Cyrano de Bergerac streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Cyrano de Bergerac worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Cyrano de Bergerac okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Cyrano de Bergerac good for date night?

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

Will Cyrano de Bergerac make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Cyrano de Bergerac in English?

French

No, it was made in French.