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School of Life

2017·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Paris 1930. Paul has only ever had one and the same horizon: the high walls of the orphanage, an austere building in the Parisian working class suburbs. Entrusted to a joyful country woman, Célestine, and her husband, Borel, the rather stiff gamekeeper of a vast estate in Sologne, the city child, recalcitrant and stubborn, arrives in a mysterious and disturbing world, that of a sovereign and wild region. The huge forest, misty ponds, heaths, and fields all belong to the Count de la Fresnaye, an elderly taciturn man who lives alone in his manor.
1930s FranceRural LifeComing-of-AgeOrphan's JourneyNature & WildlifeFamily BondsHistorical DramaHeartwarming

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream School of Life legally?

School of Life is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 School of Life worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is School of Life rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is School of Life?

1 h 56 min

School of Life runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on School of Life?

Critics40
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate School of Life higher (69) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is School of Life in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch School of Life?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for School of Life in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.