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Romance

1999·Movie
1h 39min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic495.1Rotten Tomatoes49%45%
IMDb5.2Metacritic495.1Rotten Tomatoes49%45%

Romance fingerprint

Immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever.

Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.
Explicit Erotic DramaPsychological ExplorationSexual LiberationControversial ThemesFemale PerspectiveDark & ProvocativeExistential AnguishArt House CinemaRelationship Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Catherine Breillat, Fabrice Bigot, Michaël Weill
Written by:
Catherine Breillat, Catherine Breillat
Produced by:
Jean-François Lepetit, Eddy Jabès, Jacques Grant
Composed by:
Joël Jacovella, Pascal Chauvin, Paul Lainé

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Romance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Romance legally?

KanopyMetrographTubi TV

Romance is included with a subscription to Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Romance worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Romance rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Romance?

1 h 39 min

Romance runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Romance?

Critics49
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Romance much the same way.

Was Romance a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Romance in?

FrenchEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Romance?

20ATBECACHDEDKEEFIFRGBIEJPKRLT+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Romance in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Romance use?

All Women Are LustfulAmbiguously GayBrains and BondageDisproportionate RetributionEuroshlockFan DisserviceThe Loins Sleep TonightSpeech-Bubble Censoring

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Romance, including All Women Are Lustful, Ambiguously Gay, Brains and Bondage.