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Three Dancing Slaves

2004Movie1 h 26 minNR

CrimeDrama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes41%60%

A moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Annecy is no tourist destination for three working-class Algerian brothers and their father, in the months after their mother has died. Marc is deeply troubled: he tries to stiff drug dealers and then plots revenge. Christophe is released from jail, lands a job, and must overcome various temptations in order to keep it. Olivier, nearing 18, may be falling in love with Hicham...

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Drama
  • Family Struggles
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Bleak Urban Realism
  • Redemption Arc
  • Brotherhood
  • Intense Character Study
  • Existential Melancholy
  • Crime & Consequences

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Gaël Morel
Written by
Christophe Honoré, Gaël Morel
Produced by
Philippe Jacquier
Music by
Camille Rocailleux

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

Facts

June 16, 2004 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
June 16, 2004
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Three Dancing Slaves worth watching?"

Questions about Three Dancing Slaves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Three Dancing Slaves worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Three Dancing Slaves good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Three Dancing Slaves plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Three Dancing Slaves in English?

French

No, it was made in French.