Becoming Colette

1991Movie1 h 37 minR

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

French writer recalls her start as the country wife of a Paris publisher who called her erotic work his own.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by
Danny Huston
Written by
Ruth Graham
Music by
John Scott

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Facts

October 17, 1991 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
October 17, 1991
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
France, Germany, United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Becoming Colette worth watching?"

Questions about Becoming Colette

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Becoming Colette worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Becoming Colette good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Becoming Colette plot-driven or character-driven?

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