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Something in the Air

2012·Movie
2h 2min·NR

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Something in the Air fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Politics, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

During the 1970s a student named Gilles gets entangled in contemporary political turmoils although he would rather just be a creative artist. While torn between his solidarity to his friends and his personal ambitions he falls in love with Christine.
1970sStudent ActivismPolitical TurmoilComing-of-AgeFrench CinemaRomancePersonal AmbitionsSocial CommentaryMelancholy

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Something in the Air

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Where can I stream Something in the Air legally?

Something in the Air is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Something in the Air worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Something in the Air rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Something in the Air?

2 h 2 min

Something in the Air runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Something in the Air?

Critics79
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Something in the Air higher (79) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Something in the Air a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.

What language is Something in the Air in?

FrenchItalianEnglish

It was made in French, with some Italian, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Something in the Air?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Something in the Air in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.