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Boudu Saved from Drowning

1932Movie1 h 24 min

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

A hopeful comedy movie about society and class and money.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois. The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie.

Feels like

  • French Cinema
  • Satirical Comedy
  • Bourgeoisie Critique
  • Anarchic Humor
  • Michel Simon Performance
  • Classic Film
  • Social Commentary
  • Black Comedy

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jean Renoir
Written by
Jean Renoir, Albert Valentin
Produced by
Michel Simon
Music by
Jean Boulze, Igor B. Kalinovski

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 11, 1932 · 1 h 24 min · Comedy

Released
November 11, 1932
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Barefoot Poverty, Chekhov's Gun, Exact Words +9

  • Barefoot Poverty
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Exact Words
  • Significant Name
  • Organ Grinder
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • The Tramp
  • Male Gaze
  • The Mistress
  • Source Music
  • Sexy Discretion Shot
  • Threesome Subtext

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Boudu Saved from Drowning?"

Questions about Boudu Saved from Drowning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Boudu Saved from Drowning?

CriterionDarkroomMometu

In the United States, Boudu Saved from Drowning streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Darkroom and Mometu. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Boudu Saved from Drowning worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Boudu Saved from Drowning okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Boudu Saved from Drowning make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Boudu Saved from Drowning plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Boudu Saved from Drowning in English?

French

No, it was made in French.