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Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant

2013Movie1 h 30 min

CrimeThriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A profoundly sad, moving crime movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

A man leaves prison after a 15-year sentence and returns to his home district to find that it has changed completely, almost beyond recognition. He will find it hard to adjust to a world that is governed by a totally different set of rules...

Feels like

  • Gritty Urban Drama
  • Post-Prison Adjustment
  • Social Realism
  • Existential Struggle
  • Bleak & Melancholy
  • Character Study
  • Muted Tension
  • Cultural Disconnect
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Redemption Quest

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Alain Minier
Written by
Alain Minier

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Facts

March 20, 2013 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language, Violence

Released
March 20, 2013
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
8 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant?"

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Where can I stream Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant?

Hoopla

In the United States, Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant in English?

French

No, it was made in French.