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Betty

1992·Movie
1h 43min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A drunken, self-destructive woman called Betty wanders into a Parisian bar where she meets middle-aged alcoholic Laure. Laure decides to take care of Betty. Recovering in a hotel room, Betty begins to recount to Laure the story of her bourgeois life and her unhappy and unfaithful marriage.
French DramaCharacter-DrivenAlcoholismFemale FriendshipPsychological ExplorationSocial CommentaryBleakRealisticMelancholy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Betty legally?

Betty is included with a subscription to Philo and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Betty worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Betty rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Betty?

1 h 43 min

Betty runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Betty?

Critics92
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Betty higher (92) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Betty in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Betty?

9CACHFRGBGGIEITKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Betty in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.