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Louise by the Shore

2016Movie1 h 15 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, nostalgic animated movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

On the last day of summer in a small seaside resort town, an older woman named Louise realizes that the last train has departed without her. She finds herself alone in the town, abandoned by everyone. As the weather turns for the worse and with no one to keep her company, louise must rely on her past to help her survive the present.

Feels like

  • Poignant Coming-of-Age in Old Age
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia
  • Hand-Drawn Animation Aesthetic
  • Quiet Character Study
  • Themes of Loss and Memory
  • Gentle Humor amidst Sadness
  • Atmospheric Coastal Setting
  • Emotionally Resonant Score
  • Reflective Pacing
  • Universal Human Experience

Cast

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Everyone

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Facts

November 23, 2016 · 1 h 15 min · Animation

Released
November 23, 2016
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Genres
Animation
Original language
French
Made in
Canada, France
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Louise by the Shore?"

Questions about Louise by the Shore

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Louise by the Shore?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Louise by the Shore worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Louise by the Shore okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Louise by the Shore plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Louise by the Shore in English?

French

No, it was made in French.