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The Duchess of Langeais

2007Movie2 h 13 min

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes70%52%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes70%52%

Summary

At a Spanish cloister, a celebrated French general of the Napoleonic Wars recognizes the voice of one of the nuns and recalls how, five years ago, she was the Duchess of Langeais, and he her most persistent suitor.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or adrenaline.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Rivette
Written by
Honoré de Balzac, Jacques Rivette, Christine Laurent
Produced by
Roberto Cicutto, Ermanno Olmi, Luigi Musini
Music by
Pierre Allio

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Facts

March 28, 2007 · 2 h 13 min · Drama, Romance

Released
March 28, 2007
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Duchess of Langeais?"

Questions about The Duchess of Langeais

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Where can I stream The Duchess of Langeais?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Duchess of Langeais worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is The Duchess of Langeais good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Duchess of Langeais plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Duchess of Langeais in English?

FrenchSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some Spanish.