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Loulou

1980Movie1 h 46 min

DramaRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes88%73%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes88%73%

Summary

A bored wife leaves her husband for an unemployed, petty criminal.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Maurice Pialat
Written by
Arlette Langmann, Maurice Pialat
Produced by
Klaus Hellwig, Yves Gasser
Music by
Dominique Hennequin, Dominique Dalmasso, Gérard Loupias

Everyone

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Facts

September 3, 1980 · 1 h 46 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 3, 1980
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Loulou

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Loulou?

KanopyCriterionCohen Media

In the United States, Loulou streams on Criterion and Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Loulou worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Loulou good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Loulou plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Loulou in English?

French

No, it was made in French.