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May Fools

1990Movie1 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%76%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%76%

Summary

During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives collide in their family estate.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

17 of 17

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Directed by
Louis Malle
Written by
Louis Malle, Jean-Claude Carrière
Produced by
Louis Malle
Music by
Stéphane Grappelli

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Facts

January 24, 1990 · 1 h 47 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
January 24, 1990
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France, Italy
Box office
$2 million
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream May Fools?"

Questions about May Fools

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Where can I stream May Fools?

Criterion

In the United States, May Fools streams on Criterion. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is May Fools worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is May Fools okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will May Fools make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is May Fools plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is May Fools in English?

FrenchEnglish

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