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Read My Lips

2001Movie1 h 55 min

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic826.0Rotten Tomatoes97%82%

A gripping, tense crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

She is almost deaf and she lip-reads. He is an ex-convict. She wants to help him. He thinks no one can help except himself.

Feels like

  • French Crime Thriller
  • Deaf Protagonist
  • Redemption Story
  • Complex Characters
  • Intense Suspense
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Neo-Noir
  • Atmospheric

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Audiard
Written by
Jacques Audiard, Tonino Benacquista
Produced by
Philippe Carcassonne, Jean-Louis Livi
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

October 17, 2001 · 1 h 55 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
October 17, 2001
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Unspoken Plan Guarantee, Shout-Out, Clingy Jealous Girl +9

  • Unspoken Plan Guarantee
  • Shout-Out
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Outlaw Couple
  • Cold-Blooded Torture
  • Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario
  • Criminal Procedural
  • Just Got Out of Jail
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Closet Shuffle
  • Two Lines, No Waiting
  • Living a Double Life

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Read My Lips?"

Questions about Read My Lips

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Where can I stream Read My Lips?

Criterion

In the United States, Read My Lips streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Read My Lips worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Read My Lips good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Read My Lips in English?

French

No, it was made in French.