60
DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A man returns to Rouen, after fifteen years in the United States, and feels like a stranger among old friends.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Intergenerational
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 64GoodWatch 60
IMDb6.4
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most dramas, −19 min on the typical 109
typical 10990Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1969
September 24, 1969
57 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
French
Original language
Made in
France
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 7 moreDirecting · 2
- Marcel Bozzuffi Director, Screenplay
- Alain Corneau Assistant Director
Camera · 1
- Pierre Willemin Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Marie-Claude Lacambre Editor
Sound · 1
- Georges Moustaki Original Music Composer
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Maud Begon Makeup Artist
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