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Bright Days Ahead

2013Movie1 h 34 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Bright days ahead? Caroline has retired, at last. A new life lies before her: time to take care of her children, her husband, and, most of all, herself. However, she soon comes to realize that this new freedom is synonymous with boredom and idleness. Especially when she receives a membership to her neighborhood’s senior club as a birthday present… Reluctant at first, she nevertheless decides to take the plunge. Oddly enough, she meets great people there, starting with the young computer science teacher, who is far from insensitive to her charms. Caroline gradually takes control of her life again and lives a second youth: taking a new lover, living new experiences, breaking the rules, not doing what’s expected of her… Who said that retirement was the beginning of the end and not a new beginning?

Feels like

  • Mature Romance Drama
  • Second Youth Narrative
  • Social Realism
  • Character Study
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Aging and Identity
  • Quiet Rebellion
  • Intimate Performance
  • French Slice-of-Life

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Directed by
Marion Vernoux

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Facts

June 19, 2013 · 1 h 34 min · Sexual Content, Nudity

Released
June 19, 2013
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bright Days Ahead?"

Questions about Bright Days Ahead

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Where can I stream Bright Days Ahead?

In the United States, Bright Days Ahead streams on Hoopla, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Bright Days Ahead worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Bright Days Ahead okay for kids?

Sexual contentNudity

Yes: its content advisories are sexual content and nudity, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Bright Days Ahead good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Bright Days Ahead 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 Bright Days Ahead in English?

FrenchEnglish

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