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The Country Years

1992·Movie
1h 30min

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An adolescent comes of age during a summer in the Rhône valley with his maternal grandparents. Jules seems a little too close to his mother and distant from his father, who wants Jules out of their Parisian house. It's to be a summer of transition, perhaps to a boarding school, and during these weeks in the country, Jules fishes with his grandfather; proves himself to the local youths, a group led by the bullying Red; takes on some tough guys; feels rejected by his mother; and, meets and pursues Evelyne, the village beauty. She's responsive, and Jules doesn't exactly know what to do next. Then, something happens that propels Jules into decisiveness and maturity.
Coming-of-Age DramaRural France SettingTeenage RomanceFamily RelationshipsSummer TransitionNostalgic AtmosphereAuthentic Character JourneySubtle Emotional DepthSelf-Discovery

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Is The Country Years worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Country Years rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Country Years?

1 h 30 min

The Country Years runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Country Years in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.