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Last Year at Marienbad

1961Movie1 h 35 minNR

DramaRomance
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes93%84%

An open-ended, slow-burning drama movie about the mind and mystery, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Story

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At a weekend gathering, a man tells a woman that they had spent time there together a year prior. But, the woman has no recollection whatsoever and is convinced that he is simply fabricating the encounter. The more he speaks about their activities the previous year however, the more compelling he becomes. The question remains however – did they meet previously or not?

Feels like

  • Surrealist Mystery
  • Psychological Drama
  • Avant-Garde
  • Visually Striking
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Ambiguous and Enigmatic
  • French New Wave
  • Art House
  • Monochromatic

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Alain Resnais
Written by
Alain Robbe-Grillet
Produced by
Raymond Froment, Anatole Dauman, Pierre Courau
Music by
Francis Seyrig

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Facts

September 29, 1961 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
September 29, 1961
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Fluffy Fashion Feathers, Chekhov's Armoury, Game of Nim +9

  • Fluffy Fashion Feathers
  • Chekhov's Armoury
  • Game of Nim
  • Shout-Out
  • Alien Geometries
  • Big Fancy House
  • Mind Screw
  • Costume Porn
  • No Name Given
  • The Beautiful Elite
  • Scenery Porn
  • Rape Discretion Shot

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Last Year at Marienbad?"

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Where can I stream Last Year at Marienbad?

KanopyHooplaDarkroomFrance

In the United States, Last Year at Marienbad streams on Darkroom and France, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Last Year at Marienbad worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Last Year at Marienbad good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Last Year at Marienbad?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 10 for ambiguity.

Is Last Year at Marienbad in English?

French

No, it was made in French.