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Gervaise

1956Movie1 h 52 min

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes80%76%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes80%76%

Summary

Gervaise Macquart is a beautiful Parisian laundress and mother whose lover, Lantier, walks out on her. She eventually marries Henri Coupeau, a roofer who has an unfortunate accident.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
René Clément
Written by
Émile Zola, Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche
Produced by
Agnès Delahaie
Music by
Georges Auric

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Facts

September 5, 1956 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 5, 1956
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, Stocking Filler, Train-Station Goodbye +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gervaise?"

Questions about Gervaise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gervaise?

It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Gervaise worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is Gervaise good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Gervaise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Gervaise in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Gervaise use?

The AlcoholicStocking FillerTrain-Station GoodbyeErotic EatingThe Bad Guy WinsThe One That Got AwayFlashbackCat FightObnoxious In-LawsZip Me UpEar AcheLady Drunkand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including The Alcoholic, Stocking Filler, and Train-Station Goodbye.