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The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

2010Movie1 h 47 minNR

74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes88%54%

A wondrous, spectacular fantasy movie about history and fantasy, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Period Adventure
  • Fantastical Elements
  • Strong Female Protagonist
  • Pulp Fiction Inspired
  • Visually Engaging
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • European Cinema
  • Mysterious Creatures
  • Heroic Journey

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Luc Besson
Written by
Luc Besson, Jacques Tardi
Produced by
Luc Besson, Virginie Besson-Silla

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 9, 2010 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
April 9, 2010
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Mystery
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$35 million
Available in
31 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Absent-Minded Professor, Action Dress Rip, Action Girl +9

  • Absent-Minded Professor
  • Action Dress Rip
  • Action Girl
  • Adaptational Context Change
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Not That Kind of Doctor
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • And I Must Scream
  • Historical In-Joke
  • Invincible Hero
  • Shout-Out
  • Chummy Mummy

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?"

Questions about The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeShout! FactoryTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec streams on Prime and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

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

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

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 tropes for it, including Absent-Minded Professor, Action Dress Rip, and Action Girl.