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The Lacemaker

1977Movie1 h 47 min

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes86%92%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes86%92%

Summary

Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Claude Goretta
Written by
Claude Goretta, Pascal Lainé
Produced by
Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Music by
Pierre Jansen

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Facts

May 25, 1977 · 1 h 47 min · Drama, Romance

Released
May 25, 1977
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
Germany, France, Switzerland
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lacemaker?"

Questions about The Lacemaker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lacemaker?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Lacemaker worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Is The Lacemaker good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Lacemaker 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 The Lacemaker in English?

French

No, it was made in French.