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Colette

2018·Movie
1h 52min·R

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

History is about to change

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.
Biographical DramaFeminist IconLiterary ParisGhostwritingSocial and Class CommentaryHistorical FictionFemale EmpowermentComplex RelationshipsArtistic Expression

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Colette

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Colette legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Colette worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Colette rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Colette?

1 h 52 min

Colette runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Colette based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Colette?

Critics81
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Colette higher (81) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Colette in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Colette?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Colette in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Colette use?

Heteronormative CrusaderQueer Establishing MomentEiffel Tower EffectMononymous Biopic TitleArc WordsFangirlDouble StandardWholesome CrossdresserCountry MouseLa Belle EpoqueMasculine–Feminine Gay CoupleMs. Fanserviceand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Colette, including Heteronormative Crusader, Queer Establishing Moment, Eiffel Tower Effect.