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Faces Places

2017·Movie
1h 34min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic947.1Rotten Tomatoes99%89%
IMDb7.8Metacritic947.1Rotten Tomatoes99%89%

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Faces Places fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, characters, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

Director Agnès Varda and photographer/muralist JR journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.
Observational DocumentaryHeartwarming FriendshipArt & HumanityRural France ExplorationReflective & PoignantVisual PoetryCelebration of LifeThought-ProvokingGentle HumorCreative Collaboration

Crew

Directed by:
Agnès Varda, JR, Frédéric Alexandre
Written by:
Agnès Varda, JR
Produced by:
Olivier Père, Julie Gayet, Étienne Comar
Composed by:
Matthieu Chedid, Olivier Goinard, David Chaulier

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Faces Places

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Faces Places legally?

PhiloKanopyFandorCohen MediaTubi TV

Faces Places is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Faces Places worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 94). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Faces Places?

1 h 34 min

Faces Places runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Faces Places based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Faces Places?

Critics97
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Faces Places higher (97) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Faces Places in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Faces Places?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Faces Places in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Faces Places use?

Blade-of-Grass CutDocumentaryRoad Trip PlotCool ShadesAnimated Credits OpeningCredits GagDown on the FarmSlice of LifeAbandoned AreaMatch CutThe GhostAuthor Appealand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Faces Places, including Blade-of-Grass Cut, Documentary, Road Trip Plot.