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Viper in the Fist

2004Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A melancholic, bleak drama movie about family and history.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

1920. Jean Rezeau and his elder brother were living happily in their family estate in Brittany, until the death of their grandmother. The return of their mother, a worthy descendant of fairytales' witches, brings an all new atmosphere to their home.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • 1920s France
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Psychological Drama
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Oppressive Mother
  • Brothers
  • Historical Setting
  • Melancholy Tone

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Philippe de Broca
Written by
Philippe de Broca, Olga Vincent, Hervé Bazin
Produced by
Jean-Michel Rey, Olga Vincent, Philippe Liégeois

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Facts

October 6, 2004 · 1 h 40 min · Violence

Released
October 6, 2004
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Viper in the Fist?"

Questions about Viper in the Fist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Viper in the Fist?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Viper in the Fist worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Will I feel good after watching Viper in the Fist?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Viper in the Fist 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.

Was Viper in the Fist a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

Is Viper in the Fist in English?

French

No, it was made in French.