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The Things of Life

1970Movie1 h 29 min

DramaRomance
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–92%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–92%

Summary

The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Claude Sautet
Written by
Claude Sautet, Paul Guimard, Jean-Loup Dabadie
Produced by
Raymond Danon, Jean Bolvary, Roland Girard
Music by
Philippe Sarde

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Facts

March 13, 1970 · 1 h 29 min · Drama, Romance

Released
March 13, 1970
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
Switzerland, France, Italy
Available in
23 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Amicable Exes, Anachronic Order, Auction +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Things of Life?"

Questions about The Things of Life

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Where can I stream The Things of Life?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Things of Life from Fandango At Home. It streams in 19 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Things of Life worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Things of Life good for date night?

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

Is The Things of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Things of Life in English?

French

No, it was made in French.