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Félicité

2017·Movie
2h 3min
75
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Félicité, a strong and proud woman, sings in bars in Kinshasa. She drifts away from reality when her 14-year-old son gets into an accident. In electric Kinshasa, she wanders in a world of music & dreams... until love unexpectedly brings her back to life.
Music-Driven DramaCongolese CinemaCharacter StudyEmotional ResiliencePoignant & ReflectiveContemporary African LifeUrban World-BuildingPsychological JourneySubtle Romance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Félicité legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Félicité worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Félicité?

2 h 3 min

Félicité runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Félicité?

Critics87
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Félicité higher (87) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Félicité in?

LingalaFrench

It was made in Lingala, with some French. Produced in Congo - Kinshasa, France, Lebanon, Belgium, Senegal, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Félicité?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Félicité in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.