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La Pointe Courte

1956Movie1 h 20 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the inhabitants of Sète in the South of France.

Feels like

  • French New Wave
  • Marriage on the Rocks
  • Mediterranean Fishing Village
  • Existential Themes
  • Stylized Realism
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Art House
  • Slow Burn

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Agnès Varda
Written by
Agnès Varda

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Facts

January 4, 1956 · 1 h 20 min · Drama, Romance

Released
January 4, 1956
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
86 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream La Pointe Courte?"

Questions about La Pointe Courte

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La Pointe Courte?

In the United States, La Pointe Courte streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and DocAlliance Films. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 84 other countries.

Is La Pointe Courte worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is La Pointe Courte good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is La Pointe Courte plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is La Pointe Courte in English?

French

No, it was made in French.