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The Story of Adèle H.

1975Movie1 h 38 minPG

DramaHistory
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes93%80%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...?

In the 19th century a mysterious woman named Adele H. crosses the ocean, from Europe to North America, to relentlessly pursue a handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Tragic Romance
  • Obsessive Love
  • Period Piece
  • French Cinema
  • Intense Character Study
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Based on True Events

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
François Truffaut
Written by
François Truffaut, Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Gruault
Produced by
Claude Miller, Marcel Berbert, Roland Thénot
Music by
Maurice Jaubert

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Facts

October 8, 1975 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
October 8, 1975
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Box office
$763,000
Available in
41 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Runaway, Paper-Thin Disguise, Unreliable Narrator +9

  • The Runaway
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Downer Ending
  • Lovely Assistant
  • Stage Magician
  • Nightmare Sequence
  • Old Flame
  • Spooky Séance
  • Operation: Jealousy
  • Abhorrent Admirer
  • Compressed Adaptation

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Story of Adèle H.?"

Questions about The Story of Adèle H.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Story of Adèle H.?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Story of Adèle H. streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Story of Adèle H. worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is The Story of Adèle H. okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Story of Adèle H. good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Story of Adèle H.?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Story of Adèle H. in English?

FrenchEnglish

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

What tropes does The Story of Adèle H. use?

The RunawayPaper-Thin DisguiseUnreliable NarratorDowner EndingLovely AssistantStage MagicianNightmare SequenceOld FlameSpooky SéanceOperation: JealousyAbhorrent AdmirerCompressed Adaptationand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including The Runaway, Paper-Thin Disguise, and Unreliable Narrator.