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The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

2008Movie1 h 54 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes81%87%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes81%87%

Summary

A sprawling drama centered on five key days in a family's life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Rémi Bezançon
Written by
Rémi Bezançon
Produced by
Nicolas Altmayer, Eric Altmayer
Music by
Sinclair

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Facts

July 23, 2008 · 1 h 54 min · Drama

Released
July 23, 2008
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
19 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The First Day of the Rest of Your Life?"

Questions about The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The First Day of the Rest of Your Life?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The First Day of the Rest of Your Life worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%).

Is The First Day of the Rest of Your Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The First Day of the Rest of Your Life good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The First Day of the Rest of Your Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The First Day of the Rest of Your Life in English?

French

No, it was made in French.