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A Sunday in the Country

1984Movie1 h 34 min

DramaFamily
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

Summary

In France, before WWI. As every Sunday, an old painter living in the country is visited by his son Gonzague, coming with his wife and his three children.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Bertrand Tavernier
Written by
Colo Tavernier O'Hagan, Bertrand Tavernier, Pierre Bost
Produced by
Bertrand Tavernier, Alain Sarde
Music by
Philippe Sarde, Gabriel Fauré, Marc Perrone

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Facts

April 11, 1984 · 1 h 34 min · Drama, Family

Released
April 11, 1984
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$8 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

"Well Done, Son" Guy, The Film of the Book, Day in the Life +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Sunday in the Country?"

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Where can I stream A Sunday in the Country?

KanopyCriterionDarkroom

In the United States, A Sunday in the Country streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Darkroom. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is A Sunday in the Country worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is A Sunday in the Country okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Sunday in the Country plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Sunday in the Country in English?

French

No, it was made in French.