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Gabrielle

2005Movie1 h 30 min

DramaRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic795.1Rotten Tomatoes75%55%

A profoundly sad, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Wealthy but arrogant writer Jean Hervey comes home one day to find that his wife, Gabrielle, has left him for another man. Realizing her mistake, Gabrielle returns, and the pair begin a merciless analysis of their marriage as the relationship comes undone.

Feels like

  • Marital Drama
  • Psychological Dissection
  • Intense Dialogue
  • Emotional Unraveling
  • Relationship Study
  • French Cinema
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Character Driven
  • Philosophical Undertones

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Patrice Chéreau
Written by
Anne-Louise Trividic, Patrice Chéreau, Joseph Conrad
Produced by
Patrice Chéreau
Music by
Fabio Vacchi

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Facts

September 28, 2005 · 1 h 30 min · Drama, Romance

Released
September 28, 2005
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
Germany, France, Italy
Available in
26 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gabrielle?"

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Where can I stream Gabrielle?

Kanopy

In the United States, Gabrielle is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Gabrielle worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Gabrielle good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Gabrielle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Gabrielle in English?

French

No, it was made in French.