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It's Not Me, I Swear!

2008Movie1 h 50 min

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A moving, nostalgic comedy movie about growing up and family.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Story

During the summer of 1968, Leon, a 10-year-old boy, navigates the hardships of young love, his lunatic mother's whims, and his urges to vandalize the house of his neighbors.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Darkly Humorous
  • 1960s Setting
  • Psychological Study
  • Childhood Rebellion
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • French-Canadian Cinema
  • Bittersweet Narrative
  • Character-Focused
  • Nostalgic

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Philippe Falardeau
Written by
Philippe Falardeau, Bruno Hébert
Produced by
Kim McCraw, Luc Déry
Music by
Patrick Watson

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Facts

September 25, 2008 · 1 h 50 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
September 25, 2008
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is It's Not Me, I Swear! worth watching?"

Questions about It's Not Me, I Swear!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is It's Not Me, I Swear! worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Will It's Not Me, I Swear! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is It's Not Me, I Swear! plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is It's Not Me, I Swear! in English?

French

No, it was made in French.