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Boudu Saved from Drowning

1932·Movie
1h 24min

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Society, class and money, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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.
French CinemaSatirical ComedyBourgeoisie CritiqueAnarchic HumorMichel Simon PerformanceClassic FilmSocial CommentaryBlack Comedy

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Where can I stream Boudu Saved from Drowning legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom and Mometu. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Boudu Saved from Drowning worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Boudu Saved from Drowning?

1 h 24 min

Boudu Saved from Drowning runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Boudu Saved from Drowning?

Critics100
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Boudu Saved from Drowning higher (100) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Boudu Saved from Drowning in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Boudu Saved from Drowning?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Boudu Saved from Drowning in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Boudu Saved from Drowning use?

Barefoot PovertyChekhov's GunExact WordsSignificant NameOrgan GrinderBelligerent Sexual TensionThe TrampMale GazeThe MistressSource MusicSexy Discretion ShotThreesome Subtextand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Boudu Saved from Drowning, including Barefoot Poverty, Chekhov's Gun, Exact Words.