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Chéri

2009Movie1 h 26 minR

ComedyDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic636.7

A deeply romantic, profoundly sad drama movie about history and class and money, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

Indulge in a wicked game of seduction

The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Romance
  • Turn-of-the-Century Paris
  • Forbidden Love
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Visually Lush
  • Bittersweet
  • Elegant & Refined
  • Sophisticated
  • Intimate
  • Tragic

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
Christopher Hampton, Colette
Produced by
Tracey Seaward, Raphaël Benoliel, Bastian Griese
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

April 8, 2009 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
April 8, 2009
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian, Latin
Made in
France, Germany, United Kingdom
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
27 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chéri?"

Questions about Chéri

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Where can I stream Chéri?

Hoopla

In the United States, Chéri is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Chéri worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Metacritic 63).

Is Chéri good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Chéri make me laugh?

Light

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

Was Chéri a box office flop?

Budget$23 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.