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Uranus

1990Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes89%77%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes89%77%

Summary

After World War II, a small French village struggles to put the war behind as the controlling Communist Party tries to flush out Petain loyalists.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Intergenerational

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Claude Berri
Written by
Claude Berri, Arlette Langmann, Marcel Aymé
Produced by
Pierre Grunstein
Music by
Jean-Claude Petit

Everyone

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Facts

December 12, 1990 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 12, 1990
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, Witch Hunt, Uranus Is Showing +1

Q&A

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

Questions about Uranus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Uranus?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Uranus worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Will Uranus make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Uranus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Uranus in English?

French

No, it was made in French.