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Contempt

1963Movie1 h 43 minNR

DramaRomance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes92%85%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes92%85%

Summary

Art film producer Jeremy Prokosch, unhappy with the work of his director, hires Fritz Lang (as himself) to direct an adaptation of The Odyssey…

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Luc Godard
Written by
Jean-Luc Godard, Alberto Moravia
Produced by
Georges de Beauregard, Carlo Ponti, Joseph E. Levine
Music by
Georges Delerue

Everyone

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Facts

October 29, 1963 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
October 29, 1963
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, German, Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Budget
$900,000
Box office
$528,428
Available in
28 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Downer Ending, A God Am I, Shout-Out +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Contempt?"

Questions about Contempt

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Contempt?

KanopyLionsgate+BFI PlayerTubi TV

In the United States, Contempt streams on Lionsgate+ and BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Contempt worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Contempt good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Contempt?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Contempt in English?

FrenchEnglishGermanItalian

No, it was made in French, with some English, German, and Italian.

What tropes does Contempt use?

Downer EndingA God Am IShout-OutShow Within a ShowAs HimselfTactful TranslationNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Large HamCreative Closing CreditsForeshadowingAdaptational NationalityMultinational Teamand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, A God Am I, and Shout-Out.