The Sower

2017·Movie
1h 38min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

In 1852, the mountain village in Provence where Violette lives is brutally deprived of all its men after the repression of the republicans ordered by Napoleon III. Women spend months in total isolation, desperate to see their men again. In this situation, they make an oath in case a man arrives in the village.
Historical DramaFrench CinemaRomanceFeminist ThemesSocial CommentaryMelancholySlow BurnIntimate

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Sower legally?

The Sower is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, 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 The Sower worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Sower?

1 h 38 min

The Sower runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sower?

Critics88
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Sower higher (88) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Sower in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Sower?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sower in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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