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Soft Shell Man

2001Movie1 h 42 min

DramaRomance
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

Summary

An emotionally immature underwater photographer returns home to an affair with his best friend's deaf girlfriend and unresolved issues with the wife he left six months before.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
André Turpin
Written by
André Turpin
Produced by
Joseph Hillel, Luc Déry
Music by
Ramachandra Borcar, Guy Pelletier

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Facts

September 7, 2001 · 1 h 42 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 7, 2001
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
Canada

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Soft Shell Man worth watching?"

Questions about Soft Shell Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Soft Shell Man worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Soft Shell Man good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Soft Shell Man?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Soft Shell Man in English?

French

No, it was made in French.