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The Names of Love

2010·Movie
1h 40min
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic627.0Rotten Tomatoes72%79%
IMDb7.1Metacritic627.0Rotten Tomatoes72%79%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Make love, not war

Bahia Benmahmoud, a free-spirited young woman, has a particular way of seeing political engagement, as she doesn't hesitate to sleep with those who don't agree with her to convert them to her cause - which is a lot of people, as all right-leaning people are concerned. Generally, it works pretty well. Until the day she meets Arthur Martin, a discreet forty-something who doesn't like taking risks. She imagines that with a name like that, he's got to be slightly fascist. But names are deceitful and appearances deceiving.
French Romantic ComedyPolitical SatireCulture ClashFree-Spirited ProtagonistUnconventional RomanceQuirky CharactersIntellectual HumorContemporary French Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Michel Leclerc
Written by:
Michel Leclerc, Baya Kasmi
Produced by:
Antoine Rein, Caroline Adrian, Fabrice Goldstein
Composed by:
François Groult, Jérôme Bensoussan, David Euverte

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Names of Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Names of Love legally?

FandorChai FlicksCineverse

The Names of Love is included with a subscription to Fandor and Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Names of Love worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Names of Love rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Names of Love?

1 h 40 min

The Names of Love runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Names of Love?

Critics67
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Names of Love much the same way.

What language is The Names of Love in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Names of Love?

7BECACHESFRMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Names of Love in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Names of Love use?

Well-Intentioned ExtremistBabies Ever AfterMs. FanserviceThe ScreamOnly Sane ManYou Can Leave Your Hat OnSex–Face TurnDo You Want to Copulate?Savvy Guy, Energetic GirlThe Law of Power Proportionate to EffortAerith and BobTalking to Themselfand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Names of Love, including Well-Intentioned Extremist, Babies Ever After, Ms. Fanservice.