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Séraphine

2008·Movie
2h 5min
IMDb7.4Metacritic848.5Rotten Tomatoes88%80%

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PhiloKanopyHooplaOVIDFandor

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Séraphine fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

The tragic story of French naïve painter Séraphine Louis aka Séraphine de Senlis (1864-1942), a humble servant who becomes a gifted self-taught painter. Discovered by prominent critic and collector William Uhde, she came to prominence between the wars grouped with other naïve painters like Henri Rouseau only to descend into madness and obscurity with the onset of the Great Depression and World War II.
Biographical DramaEarly 20th Century FranceNaïve Art MovementTragic Artist's JourneyMental IllnessClass and SocietyHistorical biopicVisually rich cinematographyEmotional Intensity

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Provost
Written by:
Martin Provost, Marc Abdelnour
Produced by:
Gilles Sacuto, Brigitte Moidon, Miléna Poylo
Composed by:
Michael Galasso

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Séraphine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Séraphine legally?

PhiloKanopyHooplaOVIDFandorPlexCineverseTubi TV

Séraphine is included with a subscription to Philo, Hoopla, and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Séraphine worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Séraphine rated?

Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Séraphine?

2 h 5 min

Séraphine runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Séraphine based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Séraphine?

Critics86
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Séraphine much the same way.

What language is Séraphine in?

FrenchGermanLatin

It was made in French, with some German, Latin. Produced in France, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Séraphine?

11AUBECACHDEFRITKRLUNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Séraphine in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.