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Loulou

1980·Movie
1h 46min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Violence3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A bored wife leaves her husband for an unemployed, petty criminal.
Bourgeois AlienationPsychological DramaSocial RealismMoral AmbiguityCharacter StudyFrench New Wave LegacyExistential DreadCynical Romance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Loulou legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Loulou worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Loulou rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Loulou?

1 h 46 min

Loulou runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Loulou?

Critics88
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Loulou higher (88) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Loulou in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Loulou?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Loulou in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.