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Félicité

2017Movie2 h 3 min

DramaMusic
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic757.6Rotten Tomatoes98%52%

A moving, melancholic music movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Music-Driven Drama
  • Congolese Cinema
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Poignant & Reflective
  • Contemporary African Life
  • Urban World-Building
  • Psychological Journey
  • Subtle Romance

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Alain Gomis
Written by
Olivier Loustau, Alain Gomis, Delphine Zingg

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Facts

March 29, 2017 · 2 h 3 min · Music, Drama

Released
March 29, 2017
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
Lingala
Also spoken
French
Made in
Congo - Kinshasa, France, Lebanon, Belgium, Senegal, Germany
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Félicité?"

Questions about Félicité

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Where can I stream Félicité?

KanopyFandango at Home Free

In the United States, Félicité is free with ads on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Félicité worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Félicité plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Félicité good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Félicité in English?

LingalaFrench

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