Melancoly Baby

1979Movie1 h 36 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Olga is married to Laurent, who is devoted to his career and often leaves Olga at home alone when he travels away for work. Whilst she is rich and wants for nothing, she is terribly bored with life. When Laurent is working away she meets up with his colleague Pierre and through him meets Claude, who is unemployed and fed up of his situation. Can Olga and Claude help each other to get their lives back on track?

Feels like

  • French New Wave Style
  • Bourgeois Ennui
  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Psychological Drama
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Class Contrast
  • Existential Boredom
  • Intimate Character Study

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Clarisse Gabus
Produced by
Michèle Dimitri

Everyone

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Facts

August 29, 1979 · 1 h 36 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
August 29, 1979
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium, Switzerland
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Melancoly Baby?"

Questions about Melancoly Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Melancoly Baby?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Melancoly Baby worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Melancoly Baby good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Melancoly Baby plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Melancoly Baby in English?

French

No, it was made in French.