GoodWatchSign up

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre

1989·Movie
1h 42min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want something to laugh at

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Postwar France was slow to recover from the after-effects of the World War Two. The economy was doing poorly, and many people were poor and homeless, sleeping under bridges, etc. The winter of 1953-54 proved particularly difficult for these people, as it was one of the coldest on record. Father Pierre (Lambert Wilson), a parish priest, on seeing the suffering of these people (and their frequent death from the cold), was moved to write the French government seeking help for them. When his letter, which was published in the newspapers, succeeded in rousing overwhelming popular support for helping the homeless, he was able to form a charitable group (still active today) titled "Les Chiffoniers d'Emmaus," or "The Ragpickers of Emmaus" to channel help to them. This biographical film tells the true story of Abbe Pierre's successful efforts in those years.
Biographical DramaPost-War FranceSocial JusticeHumanitarian EffortsInspiring & UpliftingPoverty & HomelessnessHistorical NarrativeCharacter StudyFrench Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Composed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?

1 h 42 min

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.