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The Smell of Us

2015Movie1 h 32 min

Drama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes–21%

A relentlessly bleak, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

Self-destructive teens go skateboarding, use drugs and turn tricks in Paris.

Feels like

  • Gritty Teen Drama
  • Social Realism
  • Self-Destructive Youth
  • Skateboarding Culture
  • Parisian Underbelly
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Sexual Exploration
  • Drug Abuse Themes
  • Bleak & Unflinching

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Larry Clark
Written by
Larry Clark, Mathieu Landais
Produced by
Christophe Mazodier, Pierre-Paul Puljiz, Gérard Lacroix
Music by
Benjamin Laurent, Howard Paar, Marc Parazon

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Facts

January 14, 2015 · 1 h 32 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence

Released
January 14, 2015
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Japanese, English
Made in
France
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Smell of Us?"

Questions about The Smell of Us

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Smell of Us?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Smell of Us worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.8).

Will I feel good after watching The Smell of Us?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Smell of Us plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Smell of Us in English?

FrenchJapaneseEnglish

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