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L'ennui

1998Movie2 h 2 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score

A melancholic, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

An Obsession Out of Control

A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • French Cinema
  • Existential Crisis
  • Sexual Obsession
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Noir Thriller
  • Melancholic
  • Art House
  • Crime

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Cédric Kahn
Produced by
Paulo Branco

Everyone

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Facts

November 14, 1998 · 2 h 2 min · Sexual Content, Violence

Released
November 14, 1998
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
Portugal, France
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream L'ennui?"

Questions about L'ennui

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream L'ennui?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is L'ennui worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 59).

Is L'ennui good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

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

Will I feel good after watching L'ennui?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is L'ennui in English?

French

No, it was made in French.