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Muriel, or the Time of Return

1963Movie1 h 57 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes80%79%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes80%79%

Summary

In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want fast pacing
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Crew

Directed by
Alain Resnais
Written by
Jean Cayrol
Produced by
Anatole Dauman
Music by
Hans Werner Henze

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Facts

October 1, 1963 · 1 h 57 min · Drama

Released
October 1, 1963
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
130 countries

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Questions about Muriel, or the Time of Return

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Where can I stream Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Criterion

In the United States, Muriel, or the Time of Return streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is Muriel, or the Time of Return worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Can I half-watch Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for ambiguity.

Will I feel good after watching Muriel, or the Time of Return?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Muriel, or the Time of Return in English?

French

No, it was made in French.