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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

2007·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.
Biographical DramaLocked-In SyndromeResilience of SpiritFrench CinemaOvercoming AdversityEmotional JourneyCinematic MemoirProfound HumanismInner World

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Where can I stream The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?

In the United States, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 92).

Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in English?

French

No, it was made in French.