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The Five Senses

1999Movie1 h 46 minR

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses. — Oscar Wilde

Interconnected stories examine situations involving the five senses. Touch is represented by a massage therapist who is treating a woman, while her daughter accidentally loses the woman's pre-school daughter in the park. The older daughter meets a voyeur (vision), a professional house-cleaner has an acute sense of smell, a cake maker has lost her sense of taste, and an older man is losing his hearing.

Feels like

  • Interconnected Dramas
  • Human Connection
  • Sensory Experience
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Contemporary Slice-of-Life
  • Quietly Poignant
  • Thoughtful & Reflective
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Slice of Life

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jeremy Podeswa
Written by
Jeremy Podeswa

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Facts

May 18, 1999 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
May 18, 1999
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country

Q&A

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Questions about The Five Senses

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Where can I stream The Five Senses?

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

Is The Five Senses worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 56).

Will The Five Senses make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Five Senses good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.