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The Traveler Without Luggage

1944Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about the mind and family, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for adrenaline, scares or laughs.

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Story

Having lost his memory due to serving in World War I, Gaston has spent the past 15 years in a psychiatric hospital. Due to his large disability pension fund, several families claim him as their missing son. Gaston is introduced to the Renaud family by the Duchess Dupont-Dufort and her lawyer. The Renaud family attempt to revive Gaston's memory with stories of his past, but he is apalled by some of the things he hears and dislikes the man he is supposed to be.

Feels like

  • Existential Drama
  • Amnesia Mystery
  • Post-War Melancholy
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Bourgeois Family Tension
  • Philosophical Inquiry
  • French New Wave Precursor
  • Subtle Social Satire
  • Character Study
  • Atmospheric Period Piece

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Jean Anouilh
Written by
Jean Anouilh, Jean Aurenche
Produced by
Léon Carré
Music by
Francis Poulenc

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Facts

February 23, 1944 · 1 h 39 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 23, 1944
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Traveler Without Luggage?"

Questions about The Traveler Without Luggage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Traveler Without Luggage?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Traveler Without Luggage worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Traveler Without Luggage okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Traveler Without Luggage plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Traveler Without Luggage in English?

French

No, it was made in French.