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The Lovely Month of May

1963·Movie
2h 45min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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So, how are you feeling?

Candid interviews of ordinary people on the meaning of happiness, an often amorphous and inarticulable notion that evokes more basic and fundamentally egalitarian ideals of self-betterment, prosperity, tolerance, economic opportunity, and freedom.
Cinéma VéritéPost-War Paris PortraitSociological InquiryExistential MelancholyClass ConsciousnessDirect AddressHistorical Time CapsulePhilosophical Documentary

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Lovely Month of May legally?

The Lovely Month of May is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lovely Month of May worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Lovely Month of May?

2 h 45 min

The Lovely Month of May runs 2 h 45 min.

What language is The Lovely Month of May in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Lovely Month of May?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lovely Month of May in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.