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Entre Nous

1983·Movie
1h 51min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In 1942 in occupied France, a Jewish refugee marries a soldier to escape deportation to Germany. Meanwhile a wealthy art student loses her first husband to a stray Resistance bullet; at the Liberation she meets an actor, gets pregnant, and marries him. Lena and Madeleine meet at their children's school in Lyon in 1952 and the intensity of their relationship strains both their marriages to the breaking point.
French CinemaForbidden LoveMid-20th Century FranceComplex RelationshipsEmotional DramaCharacter-DrivenHistorical BackdropIntense ConnectionRelationship Drama

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Entre Nous 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 Entre Nous worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Entre Nous?

1 h 51 min

Entre Nous runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Entre Nous?

Critics100
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Entre Nous higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Entre Nous in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Entre Nous?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Entre Nous in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Entre Nous use?

La RésistanceSmall Town BoredomThe Lost LenoreCitizenship MarriageLittle Black DressHide Your LesbiansPool SceneSlut-ShamingMen Are UnculturedShow Within a ShowSympathetic AdultererDied in Your Arms Tonightand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Entre Nous, including La Résistance, Small Town Boredom, The Lost Lenore.