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Potatoes

1969Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyDrama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

Summary

In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Claude Autant-Lara
Written by
Claude Autant-Lara, Jean Aurenche, Jacques Vaucherot
Music by
Pierre Perret

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Facts

November 22, 1969 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
November 22, 1969
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Potatoes worth watching?"

Questions about Potatoes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Potatoes worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Potatoes okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Potatoes make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Potatoes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Potatoes in English?

French

No, it was made in French.