Name: Lover for a Day
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2017-05-31
Duration: 1 h 16 min
Cast: Éric Caravaca, Esther Garrel, Louise Chevillotte, Laëtitia Spigarelli, Nicolas Bridet

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After a bad breakup, a college-aged Parisian moves into her father's flat only to discover that he is living with his new girlfriend - a young woman her age.

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Provocative Family Drama
French New Wave Influence
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Directed by: Philippe Garrel
Written by: Jean-Claude Carrière, Philippe Garrel, Arlette Langmann
Produced by: Saïd Ben Saïd, Michel Merkt
Music by: Jean-Louis Aubert

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Facts

May 31, 2017 · 1 h 16 min · Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language

Released: May 31, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 16 min
Content: Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: French
Made in: France
Box office: $23,692
Available in: 8 countries

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Where can I stream Lover for a Day?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lover for a Day worth watching?

69

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Lover for a Day good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Lover for a Day plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Lover for a Day in English?

French

No, it was made in French.