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The Housekeeper

2002Movie1 h 31 min

63

DecentGoodWatch score

A slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

After his wife leaves him for another man, Jacques hires a housekeeper, Laura, to keep his Paris apartment in order. As he starts increasing her hours and spending more time with her on her days off, Jacques is torn between the pleasure of Laura's company, and the headache that such an intrusion brings to his new domain of singlehood.

Feels like

French Cinema
Domestic Drama
Housekeeper Relationship
Character Study
Slow-Burn Romance
Psychological Nuance
Melancholic Tone
Dialogue-Driven

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by: Claude Berri
Written by: Claude Berri, Christian Oster
Produced by: Claude Berri
Music by: Frédéric Botton

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Facts

November 13, 2002 · 1 h 31 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released: November 13, 2002
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: French
Made in: France
Available in: 3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Housekeeper worth watching?"

Questions about The Housekeeper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Housekeeper worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 68).

Will The Housekeeper make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Housekeeper good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Housekeeper in English?

French

No, it was made in French.