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The Gleaners and I

2000·Movie
1h 22min·NR
IMDb7.7Metacritic867.8Rotten Tomatoes93%87%

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CriterionDocAlliance Films

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The Gleaners and I fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Varda focuses her eye on gleaners: those who scour already-reaped fields for the odd potato or turnip. Her investigation leads from forgotten corners of the French countryside to off-hours at the green markets of Paris, following those who insist on finding a use for that which society has cast off, whether out of necessity or activism.
DocumentarySocial CommentaryGleaningPovertyWasteFrench SocietyExistentialPersonal Reflection

Crew

Directed by:
Agnès Varda
Written by:
Agnès Varda
Composed by:
Joanna Bruzdowicz, Isabelle Olivier

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Gleaners and I

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Where can I stream The Gleaners and I legally?

CriterionDocAlliance Films

The Gleaners and I is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Gleaners and I worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Gleaners and I rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Gleaners and I?

1 h 22 min

The Gleaners and I runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Gleaners and I?

Critics90
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate The Gleaners and I higher (90) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Gleaners and I in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Gleaners and I?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Gleaners and I in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Gleaners and I use?

Rule of SymbolismNostalgia FilterFemale GazeDouble-Meaning TitleTravelogue ShowOne Man's Trash Is Another's Treasure

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for The Gleaners and I, including Rule of Symbolism, Nostalgia Filter, Female Gaze.