Montreal Stories

1991Movie2 h 5 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Six stories about Montreal. 1: A young housewife from Toronto samples the nightlife using basic French. 2: The tale of a painting of Montreal's first mayor, Jacques Viger. 3: During a hockey game, Madeleine tries to tell Roger she wants a divorce after forty years of marriage. 4: A visitor to a conference on pictographs arrives at the airport, where the female customs officer steals a momento from each person. 5: As she is being driven to the hospital in an ambulance after an auto accident, Sarah recalls her life. 6: At a diplomatic reception, an older woman reminisces about her grand love in Montreal.

Feels like

  • Anthology Film
  • Montreal Atmosphere
  • Bittersweet Melancholy
  • Nostalgic Character Study
  • Quiet Intimacy
  • Urban Romance
  • Cultural Mosaic
  • Slow-Burning Drama
  • Visual Poetry

Cast

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 8, 1991 · 2 h 5 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
November 8, 1991
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Montreal Stories?"

Questions about Montreal Stories

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Montreal Stories?

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

Is Montreal Stories worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6).

Is Montreal Stories okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Montreal Stories make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Montreal Stories plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Montreal Stories in English?

FrenchEnglish

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