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Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno

2018Movie2 h 54 min

DramaRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic59–Rotten Tomatoes59%62%

A slow-burning, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

For love, only Mektoub can decide.

Amin, an aspiring screenwriter living in Paris, returns home for the summer, in Sète, South of France. It is a time of reconnecting with his family and his childhood friends. Together with his cousin Tony and his best friend Ophélie, he spends his time between the Tunisian restaurant run by his parents, the local bars and the beaches frequented by girls on holiday.

Feels like

  • French Riviera
  • Mediterranean Summer
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Romance
  • Friendship
  • Family Dynamics
  • Sensual Cinematography
  • Slow Burn
  • Philosophical
  • Nostalgic

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Abdellatif Kechiche
Written by
Abdellatif Kechiche, François Bégaudeau, Ghalya Lacroix
Produced by
Jérôme Seydoux, Abdellatif Kechiche, Donatella Botti
Music by
Rémi Barbot, Raïna Raï

Everyone

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Facts

March 21, 2018 · 2 h 54 min · Sexual Content

Released
March 21, 2018
Runtime
2 h 54 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Arabic, Russian
Made in
France, Italy
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
14 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno?"

Questions about Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno

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Where can I stream Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 59).

Is Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno 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.

Was Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 11% of its budget.

Is Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno in English?

FrenchEnglishArabicRussian

No, it was made in French, with some English, Arabic, and Russian.