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My Uncle from Texas

1962·Movie
1h 25min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Family and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

In 1911, Arnolphe Combalette left his corner of Provence to seek his fortune in the Americas. Fifty years later, a letter from him arrived in the village: "No, I'm not dead yet, but it won't be long now. A Combalette should be sent here to settle a question of big money". The family took counsel and delegated their youngest son, Dieudonné, a cook by trade. Dieudonné arrived safely in New York, but soon found himself short of money. Somehow, he managed to reach that prodigious corner of Texas where, he thought, his uncle's many factories would be built. Neither the factories nor his uncle, who died in poverty a week ago, welcome him there. Dîeudonné can't imagine returning to his native village to announce this new family disgrace; for one thing, he hasn't got a penny in his pocket. The owner of a modest saloon hires him as a cook.
Quirky Family SagaFish-Out-of-Water StoryTexas MisadventuresNostalgic French ComedyCulinary ThemeCultural ClashMelancholy HumorSmall-Town CharmCharacter-Driven

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is My Uncle from Texas worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is My Uncle from Texas?

1 h 25 min

My Uncle from Texas runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is My Uncle from Texas in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.