A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and world-building.
Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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Maria PitarresiValeria
Philippe TorretonDaniel Lefebvre
Nadia KaciSamia Damouni
Véronique AtalyMadame Lienard
Nathalie BécueCathy
Emmanuelle BercotMadame Tievot
Françoise BetteMadame Delacourt
Christine CittiMadame Beaudoin
Christina CrevillénSophie
Sylviane GoudalGloria
Didier Bezacel'inspecteur
Gérard Giroudonle maire
Jean-Claude Frissungle collègue du directeur
Thierry Gibaultl'inspecteur de police
Philippe Meyerle conseiller municipal
Gerald CesbronMonsieur Henry
Michelle Goddetla mère de l'enfant battu
Françoise MiquelisMadame Duhem
Frédéric RichardMonsieur BacheuxPick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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GoodWatch score 83March 12, 1999 · 1 h 57 min · Disturbing Imagery
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In the United States, It All Starts Today streams on Criterion. It also streams in 5 other countries.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (70).
Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
No, it was made in French.
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