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The Hunchback: Soul of Paris

2026Movie

DramaRomance
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A deeply moving, deeply romantic drama movie about history and society, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

As cholera threatens to ravage the city of Paris in 1830, a hunchback hunted for medical experiments is caught between political turmoil and impossible love.

Feels like

  • Tragic Historical Romance
  • Gothic Period Drama
  • Social Outcast Narrative
  • Revolutionary Paris Backdrop
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Visually Opulent
  • Political Intrigue
  • Melodramatic Pathos
  • Literary Adaptation Spirit

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Jean-François Richet
Written by
Éric Besnard, Edgar Marie
Produced by
Matthieu Warter, Clément Miserez
Music by
Marco Beltrami

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Facts

November 27, 2026 · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language · Drama, Romance

Released
November 27, 2026
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Hunchback: Soul of Paris good for date night?"

Questions about The Hunchback: Soul of Paris

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Hunchback: Soul of Paris good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Hunchback: Soul of Paris plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Hunchback: Soul of Paris in English?

French

No, it was made in French.