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A Very Long Engagement

2004Movie2 h 13 minR

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic767.6Rotten Tomatoes79%85%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about history and war, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

Never let go.

Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure.

Feels like

  • World War I Romance
  • Mystery & Investigation
  • Visually Stunning
  • Tragic Love Story
  • French Cinema
  • Historical Drama
  • Emotional Journey
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Anti-War Sentiment

Cast

24 of 64

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Written by
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant, Sébastien Japrisot
Produced by
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Music by
Angelo Badalamenti

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Facts

October 27, 2004 · 2 h 13 min · R

Released
October 27, 2004
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
French
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$47 million
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Keep the Home Fires Burning, World of Jerkass, Remarrying for Your Kids +9

  • Keep the Home Fires Burning
  • World of Jerkass
  • Remarrying for Your Kids
  • Genteel Interbellum Setting
  • Sympathetic Murderer
  • The Scrounger
  • Freak Out
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Gasshole
  • Punny Name
  • Meaningful Name
  • Love Triangle

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Very Long Engagement?"

Questions about A Very Long Engagement

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Very Long Engagement?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Very Long Engagement from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 29 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Very Long Engagement worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 76).

Is A Very Long Engagement good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Very Long Engagement in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does A Very Long Engagement use?

Keep the Home Fires BurningWorld of JerkassRemarrying for Your KidsGenteel Interbellum SettingSympathetic MurdererThe ScroungerFreak OutMood WhiplashGassholePunny NameMeaningful NameLove Triangleand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Keep the Home Fires Burning, World of Jerkass, and Remarrying for Your Kids.