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The Grand Highway

1987Movie1 h 44 minR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–92%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–92%

Summary

Louis, a nine-year-old boy from Paris, spends his summer vacation in a small town in Brittany. His mother Claire has lodged him with her girlfriend Marcelle and her husband Pelo while she's having her second baby. There Louis makes friends with Martine, the ten-year- old girl next door, and learns from her about life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Loup Hubert
Written by
Jean-Loup Hubert
Produced by
Farid Chaouche, Jean-François Lepetit
Music by
Georges Granier

Everyone

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Facts

March 25, 1987 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
March 25, 1987
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Grand Highway?"

Questions about The Grand Highway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Grand Highway?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Grand Highway worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Grand Highway okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Grand Highway plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching The Grand Highway?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Grand Highway in English?

French

No, it was made in French.