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Betty Fisher and Other Stories

2001Movie1 h 43 min

DramaThriller
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic73–
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic73–

Summary

When bestselling novelist Betty Fisher loses her young son in a tragic accident, her unstable mother resorts to unusual actions to alleviate Betty's grief, actions which set off a chain reaction among a promiscuous waitress and her criminal associates.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Claude Miller
Written by
Ruth Rendell, Claude Miller
Produced by
Annie Miller, Yves Marmion, Nicole Robert
Music by
François Dompierre

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Facts

September 1, 2001 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
September 1, 2001
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
Canada, France
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about Betty Fisher and Other Stories

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Betty Fisher and Other Stories?

It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Betty Fisher and Other Stories worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 73).

Can I half-watch Betty Fisher and Other Stories?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is Betty Fisher and Other Stories 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 Betty Fisher and Other Stories in English?

French

No, it was made in French.