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Manon

1949Movie1 h 41 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes50%64%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes50%64%

Summary

Port of Marseille, France, recently liberated from the German yoke. Caught as stowaways aboard a ship, Manon, a young woman who was accused of collaborating with the Nazis, and Robert, a freedom fighter who saved her from reprisals, tell the captain about the many challenges they have had to face in order to survive.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

24 of 36

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Directed by
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Written by
Jean Ferry, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Abbé Prévost
Produced by
Paul-Edmond Decharme
Music by
Paul Misraki

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Facts

March 9, 1949 · 1 h 41 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
March 9, 1949
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic, English, Hebrew
Made in
France
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Big Storm Episode, Black Bead Eyes, Girlish Pigtails +5

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Manon?"

Questions about Manon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Manon?

Kanopy

In the United States, Manon is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Manon worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Manon 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 Manon good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Manon in English?

FrenchArabicEnglishHebrew

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic, English, and Hebrew.