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The House by the Sea

2017Movie1 h 47 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes92%54%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

By a little bay near Marseille lies a picturesque villa owned by an old man. His three children have gathered by his side for his last days. It’s time for them to weigh up what they have inherited of their father’s ideals and the community spirit he created in this magical place. The arrival, at a nearby cove, of a group of boat people will throw these moments of reflection into turmoil.

Feels like

  • French Family Drama
  • Marseille Setting
  • Reflective
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Immigration Themes
  • Melancholic
  • Contemplative
  • Political Undertones

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Robert Guédiguian
Written by
Robert Guédiguian, Serge Valletti
Produced by
Robert Guédiguian, Marc Bordure
Music by
Laurent Lafran, Armelle Mahé

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Facts

November 29, 2017 · 1 h 47 min · Drama

Released
November 29, 2017
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
France
Available in
20 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The House by the Sea?"

Questions about The House by the Sea

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Where can I stream The House by the Sea?

France

In the United States, The House by the Sea streams on France. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is The House by the Sea worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 67). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is The House by the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The House by the Sea in English?

FrenchArabic

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