Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench

2010Movie1 h 23 minNR

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life, with standout score and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

After connecting with the shy Madeline, a jazz trumpeter embarks on a quest for a more gregarious paramour, but through a series of twists and turns punctuated by an original score, the two lovers seem destined to be together.

Feels like

  • Indie Romantic Drama
  • Jazz Music Focus
  • Character Study
  • Melancholic Romance
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Evocative Cinematography
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Art-House Aesthetic
  • Intertwined Destinies

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Directed by
Damien Chazelle
Written by
Damien Chazelle

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Facts

March 28, 2010 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
March 28, 2010
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$60,000
Box office
$35,556
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench?

In the United States, Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench good for date night?

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

Is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.