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The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

2010·Movie
1h 47min·NR
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes88%54%
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes88%54%

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

History and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century, focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.
Period AdventureFantastical ElementsStrong Female ProtagonistPulp Fiction InspiredVisually EngagingLighthearted FunEuropean CinemaMysterious CreaturesHeroic Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Luc Besson, Mohamed Belhamar, Stéphane Gluck
Written by:
Luc Besson, Jacques Tardi, Jacques Tardi
Produced by:
Luc Besson, Dorothée Santucci, Virginie Besson-Silla

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec legally?

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?

1 h 47 min

The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec runs 1 h 47 min.

Is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?

Critics88
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec higher (88) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$35 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec use?

Absent-Minded ProfessorAction Dress RipAction GirlAdaptational Context ChangeAdaptational HeroismNot That Kind of DoctorDeadpan SnarkerAnd I Must ScreamHistorical In-JokeInvincible HeroShout-OutChummy Mummyand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec, including Absent-Minded Professor, Action Dress Rip, Action Girl.