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Pierrot le Fou

1965Movie1 h 50 min

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes88%86%

A fast-paced, thrilling drama movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

You've met the tame Godard, the love Godard, the think Godard, ...now meet the wild Godard!

Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.

Feels like

  • French New Wave
  • Existential Crime
  • Absurdist Romance
  • Visual Artistry
  • On-the-Run Narrative
  • Social Critique
  • Stylized Violence
  • Rebellious Spirit
  • Tragic Love

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Luc Godard
Written by
Jean-Luc Godard, Lionel White, Rémo Forlani
Produced by
Dino De Laurentiis, Georges de Beauregard
Music by
Antoine Duhamel

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Facts

November 5, 1965 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
November 5, 1965
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Budget
$300,000
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

The Artifact, As Long as It Sounds Foreign, Breaking the Fourth Wall +9

  • The Artifact
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Briefcase Full of Money
  • The Cameo
  • Little People Are Surreal
  • Relative-ly Flimsy Excuse
  • Insistent Terminology
  • Meaningful Name
  • Untranslated Title
  • Fanservice Extra
  • This Means Warpaint

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pierrot le Fou?"

Questions about Pierrot le Fou

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pierrot le Fou?

HBO Max

In the United States, Pierrot le Fou streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Pierrot le Fou worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%).

Is Pierrot le Fou good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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

Will I feel good after watching Pierrot le Fou?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Pierrot le Fou in English?

FrenchEnglishItalian

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

What tropes does Pierrot le Fou use?

The ArtifactAs Long as It Sounds ForeignBreaking the Fourth WallBriefcase Full of MoneyThe CameoLittle People Are SurrealRelative-ly Flimsy ExcuseInsistent TerminologyMeaningful NameUntranslated TitleFanservice ExtraThis Means Warpaintand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including The Artifact, As Long as It Sounds Foreign, and Breaking the Fourth Wall.