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The Workshop

2017·Movie
1h 54min
71
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition4

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Antoine has agreed to follow a writing workshop where some young people in insertion must write a noir novel with the help of Olivia, a recognized novelist. The work of writing will bring to life the working-class past of the city. Its shipyard is closed for 25 years, a nostalgia that does not interest Antoine, influenced by the anxiety of the present world
Sociopolitical DramaClass Conflict in FranceMeta-Fictional NarrativeWorking-Class NostalgiaComing-of-Age AnxietyRealistic DialoguePost-Industrial DecayIntellectual TensionFrench Social Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Workshop 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 The Workshop worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Workshop rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Workshop?

1 h 54 min

The Workshop runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Workshop?

Critics81
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Workshop higher (81) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Workshop in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Workshop?

21AUBECHDKESFRGBGGIEITLUNLNONZ+7

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