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The Novelist

2017Movie1 h 26 min

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A melancholic, bleak comedy movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

Lewis was a decently selling writer once. But now that he is older, his books no longer sell, and his girlfriend is tired of being with someone who is always broke. When his publisher screws him over, Lewis is forced to take on a creative teaching job at the local community college to make ends meet. He meets a talented young woman who begins to take over his mind and his life. At the crossroad of possibilities, Lewis must decide to continue with writing or give it up forever.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Literary World
  • Obsessive Relationship
  • Artistic Struggle
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character Study
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Intense Dialogue
  • Slow-Burn Narrative

Cast

3 of 3

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Directed by
Laurent Boulanger
Written by
Laurent Boulanger

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Facts

February 3, 2017 · 1 h 26 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 3, 2017
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$20,000
Available in
132 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Novelist?"

Questions about The Novelist

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Where can I stream The Novelist?

PlexFawesome

In the United States, The Novelist is free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is The Novelist worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8).

Will The Novelist make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Novelist?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.