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Special Treatment

2010Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyDrama
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic49–Rotten Tomatoes37%32%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or adrenaline.

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Story

Drawing some intriguing parallels between the work of the prostitute and that of the psychiatrist-both have clients, both charge for sessions, both take on roles that serve the needs, psychological or otherwise, of those they serve, Jeanne Labrune's drama stars Isabelle Huppert and Bouli Lanners as, respectively, Alice, a disaffected call girl and Xavier, a shrink with a crumbling domestic situation.

Feels like

  • Intimate Psychological Drama
  • Role-Reversal Therapy
  • French Arthouse Cinema
  • Existential Melancholy
  • Power Dynamics in Relationships
  • Nuanced Character Study
  • Dialogue-Driven Narrative
  • Erotic Tension
  • Social Isolation
  • Quiet Desperation

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Jeanne Labrune
Written by
Jeanne Labrune, Richard Debuisne
Produced by
Jani Thiltges
Music by
Philippe van Leer, Luc Thomas, Valène Leroy

Everyone

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Facts

September 29, 2010 · 1 h 35 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
September 29, 2010
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France, Luxembourg, Belgium
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Special Treatment?"

Questions about Special Treatment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Special Treatment?

PhiloKanopyOVIDCineverse

In the United States, Special Treatment streams on Philo and OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Special Treatment worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 49).

Will Special Treatment make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and cringe comedy (5 of 10).

Is Special Treatment plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Special Treatment in English?

French

No, it was made in French.