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Gaz Bar Blues

2003Movie1 h 55 min

ComedyDrama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Story

This is the story of Mr. Brochu, whose friends like to call "the Boss". He runs his gas station the best he can and tries to stay happy no matter what happens. This movie relates all the small tragedies surrounding the gaz bar, such as hold-ups, competition from the big companies invading the neighbourhood, and the fact that is sons don't seem to be interested in the gas station.

Feels like

  • Quebecois Small-Town Drama
  • Working-Class Resilience
  • Melancholic Slice-of-Life
  • Generational Conflict
  • Nostalgic Community Portrait
  • Quietly Humorous
  • Social Realism
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Bittersweet Tone

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Louis Bélanger
Written by
Louis Bélanger
Produced by
Lorraine Dufour
Music by
Guy Bélanger, Claude Fradette

Everyone

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Facts

September 5, 2003 · 1 h 55 min · Strong Language

Released
September 5, 2003
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gaz Bar Blues?"

Questions about Gaz Bar Blues

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gaz Bar Blues?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Gaz Bar Blues worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Gaz Bar Blues okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Gaz Bar Blues make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is Gaz Bar Blues plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Gaz Bar Blues in English?

French

No, it was made in French.