Name: Two English Girls
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1971-11-18
Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Kika Markham, Stacey Tendeter, Sylvia Marriott, Marie Mansart

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In the early 20th-century, Frenchman Claude meets Englishwoman Ann in Paris. Ann invites him to her family home, intending him for her sister Muriel. Claude falls for Muriel, but families demand year-long separation before approving marriage.

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Directed by: François Truffaut
Written by: François Truffaut, Jean Gruault, Henri-Pierre Roché
Produced by: Claude Miller, Marcel Berbert, Roland Thénot
Music by: Georges Delerue

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November 18, 1971 · 2 h 10 min · NR

Released: November 18, 1971
Runtime: 2 h 10 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: French
Also spoken: English
Made in: France
Available in: 15 countries

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Where can I stream Two English Girls?

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In the United States, Two English Girls streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Two English Girls worth watching?

81

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Two English Girls good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Two English Girls plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Two English Girls in English?

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No, it was made in French, with some English.