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The New Girlfriend

2014·Movie
1h 45min
IMDb6.5Metacritic746.7Rotten Tomatoes79%62%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyFandorCohen MediaTubi TV

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The New Girlfriend fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Your secrets, her lies.

A young woman makes a surprising discovery about the husband of her late best friend.
Psychological DramaGender IdentityTransgenderMysteryRomanceComplex CharactersSocial CommentaryFrench Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
François Ozon, Arnaud Esterez, Joëlle Hersant
Written by:
François Ozon, Ruth Rendell
Produced by:
Nicolas Altmayer, Antoinette Boulat, Eric Altmayer
Composed by:
Philippe Rombi, Philippe Rombi, Philippe Rombi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The New Girlfriend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The New Girlfriend legally?

PhiloKanopyFandorCohen MediaTubi TV

The New Girlfriend is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The New Girlfriend worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The New Girlfriend rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The New Girlfriend?

1 h 45 min

The New Girlfriend runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The New Girlfriend?

Critics77
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate The New Girlfriend higher (77) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The New Girlfriend in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The New Girlfriend?

34ATAUBEBRBYCACHCRDEDKEEESFRGB+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The New Girlfriend in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The New Girlfriend use?

Look Both WaysDistant FinaleMistaken for CheatingCreator CameoDaydream SurpriseConvenient ComaThe Film of the BookPlot-Triggering DeathOnce More, with ClarityMistaken for GayLittle Black DressPosthumous Characterand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The New Girlfriend, including Look Both Ways, Distant Finale, Mistaken for Cheating.