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À Nous la Liberté

1931Movie1 h 35 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A cathartic comedy movie about society and history, with standout direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Story

In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.

Feels like

  • Classic French Satire
  • Industrial Revolution Critique
  • Escapist Comedy
  • Critique of Modernity
  • Physical Comedy
  • Social Commentary
  • Timeless & Influential
  • Philosophical Humor
  • Friendship & Freedom

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Directed by
René Clair
Written by
René Clair

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Facts

December 18, 1931 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy, Music

Released
December 18, 1931
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
129 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream À Nous la Liberté?"

Questions about À Nous la Liberté

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Where can I stream À Nous la Liberté?

In the United States, À Nous la Liberté streams on Criterion, IndieFlix Shorts, and France, and it is free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is À Nous la Liberté worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is À Nous la Liberté okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will À Nous la Liberté make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is À Nous la Liberté plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is À Nous la Liberté in English?

French

No, it was made in French.