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The Bélier Family

2014·Movie
1h 45min·PG
77
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The whole Bélier family is deaf, except for sixteen year old Paula who is the important translator in her parents' day to day life especially when it comes to matters concerning the family farm. When her music teacher discovers she has a fantastic singing voice and she gets an opportunity to enter a big Radio France contest the whole family's future is set up for big changes.
French CinemaDeaf FamilyComing-of-Age StoryMusical AspirationsFamily BondsCultural DifferencesEmotional GrowthHeartwarming

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Bélier Family legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. 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 Bélier Family worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bélier Family rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Bélier Family?

1 h 45 min

The Bélier Family runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bélier Family?

Critics83
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate The Bélier Family higher (83) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Bélier Family a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$73 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $73 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What language is The Bélier Family in?

FrenchEnglishSpanish

It was made in French, with some English, Spanish. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Bélier Family?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bélier Family in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.