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A Few Hours of Spring

2012Movie1 h 48 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Forty-eight-year-old Alain Evrard is obliged to return home to live with his mother. This situation causes all the violence of their past relationship to rise to the surface. Alain then discovers that his mother has a fatal illness. In the last months of her life, will they finally be capable of taking a step toward each other?

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Emotional Reconciliation
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Melancholy
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Subtle Performances
  • Intimate Storytelling

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Stéphane Brizé
Written by
Stéphane Brizé, Florence Vignon
Produced by
Gilles Sacuto, Miléna Poylo
Music by
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis

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Facts

September 19, 2012 · 1 h 48 min · Drama

Released
September 19, 2012
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
8 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Few Hours of Spring?"

Questions about A Few Hours of Spring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Few Hours of Spring?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Few Hours of Spring worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.9).

Is A Few Hours of Spring plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is A Few Hours of Spring in English?

French

No, it was made in French.