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What the Day Owes the Night

2012Movie2 h 42 min

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–72%

A deeply romantic, moving drama movie about history and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.

Feels like

  • Algeria
  • French Colonialism
  • Forbidden Love
  • Historical Drama
  • Coming of Age
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Intrigue
  • Multi-Generational
  • Cultural Conflict

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Alexandre Arcady
Written by
Alexandre Arcady, Daniel Saint-Hamont, Blandine Stintzy
Produced by
Christophe Louis, Alexandre Arcady, Nadia Khamlichi
Music by
Armand Amar

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 2012 · 2 h 42 min · Violence

Released
September 12, 2012
Runtime
2 h 42 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France, Algeria, Tunisia
Budget
$17
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream What the Day Owes the Night?"

Questions about What the Day Owes the Night

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Where can I stream What the Day Owes the Night?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is What the Day Owes the Night worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8).

Is What the Day Owes the Night good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is What the Day Owes the Night in English?

French

No, it was made in French.