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French Leave

1930Movie1 h 40 min

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score

A romantic comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Story

During World War I, Captain's wife Dorothy Glenister finds it hard being separated from her husband, so she travels to France to the village where he's stationed. Dorothy disguises herself as the daughter of a local, which leads to complications when she's suspected of being a German spy.

Feels like

  • WWI Era
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Small Village Setting
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Light Hearted
  • British Cinema
  • Classic Film
  • Nostalgic

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Jack Raymond
Written by
W.P. Lipscomb, Reginald Berkeley
Produced by
Henry Defries, Sam Harrison

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Facts

August 20, 1930 · 1 h 40 min · Comedy

Released
August 20, 1930
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is French Leave worth watching?"

Questions about French Leave

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is French Leave worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is French Leave okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will French Leave make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch French Leave?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.