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The Housekeeper

2002·Movie
1h 31min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
French CinemaDomestic DramaHousekeeper RelationshipCharacter StudySlow-Burn RomancePsychological NuanceMelancholic ToneDialogue-Driven

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Is The Housekeeper worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Housekeeper?

1 h 31 min

The Housekeeper runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Housekeeper?

Critics68
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see The Housekeeper much the same way.

What language is The Housekeeper in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

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