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Ponette

1996Movie1 h 37 min

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes92%91%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes92%91%

Summary

After losing her mother in a car accident that leaves her with a broken arm, 4-year-old Ponette struggles with anguish and fear.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or warmth.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Doillon
Written by
Jacques Doillon
Produced by
Alain Sarde
Music by
Philippe Sarde

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Facts

September 25, 1996 · 1 h 37 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 25, 1996
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Speak Ill of the Dead, Back from the Dead, Missing Mom +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ponette?"

Questions about Ponette

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ponette?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Ponette worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%).

Is Ponette plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Ponette in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Ponette use?

Speak Ill of the DeadBack from the DeadMissing MomI Miss MomBittersweet EndingMoving Beyond BereavementHair of Gold, Heart of GoldDriven to SuicideDetrimental DeterminationInnocence LostTrauma Conga LineJerk with a Heart of Goldand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Speak Ill of the Dead, Back from the Dead, and Missing Mom.