Ari

2025·Movie
1h 28min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Right in the middle of a school inspector’s visit, Ari, a 27-year-old student teacher, collapses. Angry with him for being a failure, his father kicks him out of the house. Emotionally raw, and alone in the city, Ari reluctantly forces himself to rekindle his relationships with old friends. As his memories of the previous months successively ebb and flow, Ari discovers that other people aren’t doing as well as he imagined, and that perhaps he has been sleepwalking through his own life.
Character-Driven DramaPsychological Self-DiscoveryNon-Linear NarrativeMelancholy & HopefulFriendship & Family DynamicsContemporary RealismQuietly ProfoundEmotional JourneyIntrospective Coming-of-Age

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ari worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ari?

1 h 28 min

Ari runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is Ari in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Ari?

4ATCHDEFR

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