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Bye Bye Victor

1989·Movie
1h 23min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Friendship between two old men becomes love. Slightly-unkempt, tired, and frail, Philippe Lanctot moves into a rest home. The administrator says she wants him to be happy, but that seems far from his mind: he's waiting to die. Then, into his room, unannounced, rolls the voluble Victor Laprade, who draws out Philippe over the next few months. Victor gives Philippe the gift of experiencing the moment. In return, the well-heeled Philippe organises field trips to dinner and to a botanical garden, and, unknown to Victor, becomes the man's benefactor when Victor's children get stingy. The openly-gay Victor also pushes Philippe to acknowledge feelings he's always kept suppressed.
LGBTQ+ RomanceElderly FriendshipCharacter-Driven DramaEmotional ConnectionSocial CommentaryIntimate StorytellingLife-AffirmingPoignant RelationshipsSlow-Paced Narrative

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Is Bye Bye Victor worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bye Bye Victor?

1 h 23 min

Bye Bye Victor runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Bye Bye Victor in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Canada.