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Making Plans for Lena

2009·Movie
1h 45min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Ever since she broke up with Nigel, Lena soldiers on through life as best she can with her two kids. She valiantly overcomes the obstacles put in her way. But she has yet to confront the worst of them: Her unstoppable family has decided, by any means necessary, to make her happy.
French CinemaFamily DramaDivorce RecoveryEmotional ResilienceCharacter-DrivenMelancholy HopeRelationship ConflictsIntimate StorytellingEveryday Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Making Plans for Lena legally?

Making Plans for Lena is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Making Plans for Lena worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Making Plans for Lena?

1 h 45 min

Making Plans for Lena runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Making Plans for Lena?

Critics56
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Making Plans for Lena much the same way.

What language is Making Plans for Lena in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Making Plans for Lena?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Making Plans for Lena in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.