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The Story of Dr. Louise

1949Movie1 h 40 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

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

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The struggle of a female doctor against superstition and healers.

Feels like

  • French Drama
  • Medical Ethics
  • Post-War France
  • Female Empowerment
  • Social Commentary
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Character-Driven
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Paul Vandenberghe, René Delacroix

Everyone

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Facts

December 12, 1949 · 1 h 40 min · French

Released
December 12, 1949
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Original language
French

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Story of Dr. Louise worth watching?"

Questions about The Story of Dr. Louise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Story of Dr. Louise worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is The Story of Dr. Louise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Story of Dr. Louise in English?

French

No, it was made in French.