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The Salt of Tears

2020Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes64%–
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes64%–

Summary

Luc travels to Paris for the first time to sit the entrance exam for a carpentry school.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Philippe Garrel
Written by
Jean-Claude Carrière, Philippe Garrel, Arlette Langmann
Produced by
Édouard Weil, Laurine Pelassy
Music by
Jean-Louis Aubert

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 2020 · 1 h 40 min · Drama

Released
October 14, 2020
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Switzerland
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Salt of Tears?"

Questions about The Salt of Tears

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Salt of Tears?

PhiloKanopyOVIDFandorFilmzieFawesome

In the United States, The Salt of Tears streams on Philo, OVID, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Filmzie, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Salt of Tears worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 62).

Is The Salt of Tears okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Salt of Tears good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Salt of Tears plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Salt of Tears in English?

French

No, it was made in French.