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L'Argent

1983·Movie
1h 25min

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L'Argent fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A forged 500-franc note is passed from person to person and shop to shop, until it falls into the hands of a genuine innocent who doesn't see it for what it is—which will have devastating consequences on his life.
CrimeFrench CinemaPovertySocial CommentaryTragedyMoral DecayMistrustBressonPsychologicalSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream L'Argent legally?

L'Argent is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is L'Argent worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 95). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is L'Argent rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is L'Argent?

1 h 25 min

L'Argent runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on L'Argent?

Critics96
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate L'Argent higher (96) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is L'Argent in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch L'Argent?

11ATBEBRCADEFRGBGGIELUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for L'Argent in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does L'Argent use?

Despair Event HorizonCounterfeit CashAmateur CastDriven to SuicideDull SurpriseKarma HoudiniFrom Bad to WorseReality Has No SoundtrackDowner EndingUnwitting Instigator of DoomMacGuffin

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for L'Argent, including Despair Event Horizon, Counterfeit Cash, Amateur Cast.