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Séraphine

2008Movie2 h 5 min

DramaHistory
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic848.5Rotten Tomatoes88%80%

A deeply moving, melancholic history movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Early 20th Century France
  • Naïve Art Movement
  • Tragic Artist's Journey
  • Mental Illness
  • Class and Society
  • Historical biopic
  • Visually rich cinematography
  • Emotional Intensity

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Martin Provost
Written by
Martin Provost, Marc Abdelnour
Produced by
Gilles Sacuto, Miléna Poylo
Music by
Michael Galasso

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 2008 · 2 h 5 min · Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 1, 2008
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, Latin
Made in
France, Belgium
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Séraphine?"

Questions about Séraphine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Séraphine?

PhiloKanopyHooplaOVIDFandorPlexCineverseXumo Play

In the United States, Séraphine streams on Philo, Hoopla, OVID, Fandor, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Séraphine worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 84).

Is Séraphine plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Séraphine in English?

FrenchGermanLatin

No, it was made in French, with some German and Latin.