Le Frangin d'Amérique

2005Movie1 h 55 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

In 1960, Juliette, Antoine, Marie-Claire and Carlo are second class. They age of the first discoveries of the adult world, the first existential questions and the first stirrings of love. Beaufort teacher practice unconventional methods of education for the time and opens their eyes to what awaits. Serge's brother Anthony must return to America. Despair Antoine, Juliette, 15, falls madly in love with Serge, who is ten years older than her. But the Algeria war breaks out and Serge is called upon to defend his country. The young couple promises to write. Months pass and Juliet, pregnant, no news of the future dad ...

Feels like

  • French Coming-of-Age
  • 1960s France
  • First Love
  • Algeria War
  • Melancholic
  • Nostalgic
  • Character-Driven
  • Family Dynamics
  • Social Commentary

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Directed by
Jacques Fansten

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Facts

October 10, 2005 · 1 h 55 min · Drama, History, TV Movie

Released
October 10, 2005
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie
Original language
French

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5 questions, like "Is Le Frangin d'Amérique worth watching?"

Questions about Le Frangin d'Amérique

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Is Le Frangin d'Amérique worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7).

Is Le Frangin d'Amérique okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Le Frangin d'Amérique good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Le Frangin d'Amérique plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Le Frangin d'Amérique in English?

French

No, it was made in French.