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Gang of Four

1989Movie2 h 40 min

DramaMystery
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

A slow-burning, ambiguous drama movie about show business and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Anna, Joyce, Claude, and Cécile are four young actresses sharing a Paris apartment while attending intense acting workshops led by their demanding teacher Constance. As they rehearse scenes and navigate the tensions of living together, their personal lives begin to grow complicated when Joyce becomes involved with a mysterious older man whose presence slowly pulls the others into a web of secrets and suspicions, blurring the boundary between the roles they perform and the lives they're actually living.

Feels like

  • Meta-Cinematic Drama
  • French New Wave Legacy
  • Acting Workshop Intensity
  • Psychological Ambiguity
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Blurring Reality and Performance
  • Rivette-esque Dialogue
  • Intellectual Mystery
  • Coming-of-Age in Arts

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Rivette
Written by
Jacques Rivette
Produced by
Martine Marignac
Music by
Jérôme Lévy, Bernard Le Roux, Florian Eidenbenz

Everyone

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Facts

February 8, 1989 · 2 h 40 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
February 8, 1989
Runtime
2 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
French
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
France, Switzerland
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gang of Four?"

Questions about Gang of Four

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gang of Four?

KanopyCriterionCohen MediaCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, Gang of Four streams on Criterion and Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Gang of Four worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Can I half-watch Gang of Four?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Gang of Four plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Gang of Four in English?

FrenchPortuguese

No, it was made in French, with some Portuguese.