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Days of Darkness

2007Movie1 h 44 min

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A profoundly sad, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Jean-Marc is a man without qualities living in times that are out of joint. His wife and children ignore him; he's a mid-level government functionary in Montreal doing his job without care. He has an active imagination of sexual conquest, but his only real feelings come when he visits his aged mother, whose health is failing. When his wife leaves abruptly to work in Toronto, Jean-Marc sets out to reorder things with his daughters, his social life, and at work. In a world that at best is a farce, does he stand a chance?

Feels like

  • Existential Midlife Crisis
  • Quebecois Social Satire
  • Melancholic Character Study
  • Bittersweet Family Drama
  • Absurd Realism
  • Introspective & Quiet
  • Cultural Displacement
  • Poignant Aging Narrative
  • Understated Humor

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Denys Arcand
Written by
Denys Arcand
Produced by
Denise Robert, Daniel Louis
Music by
Philippe Miller

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Facts

September 26, 2007 · 1 h 44 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
September 26, 2007
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada, France
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$3 million

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Days of Darkness worth watching?"

Questions about Days of Darkness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Days of Darkness worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Days of Darkness make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Is Days of Darkness plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Days of Darkness a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 53% of its budget.

Is Days of Darkness in English?

FrenchEnglish

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