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Poverty and Other Delights

1996Movie1 h 29 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

An eccentric, wondrous drama movie, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking for Stanley, Marcel’s only friend, they meet an unlikely crowd of extravagant characters. Each has a story to tell, his hope to share.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Journey
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Wanderlust Drama
  • Search for Connection
  • French Canadian Cinema
  • Hopeful & Poignant
  • Slow-Paced Narrative
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Existential Themes
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Denys Arcand
Written by
Claire Richard
Music by
Yves Laferrière

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 29, 1996 · 1 h 29 min · Drama

Released
November 29, 1996
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Poverty and Other Delights?"

Questions about Poverty and Other Delights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Poverty and Other Delights?

It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Poverty and Other Delights worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching Poverty and Other Delights?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Poverty and Other Delights plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Poverty and Other Delights in English?

French

No, it was made in French.