Nina and Madeleine have been sharing their lives and the landing between their two apartments for decades. After more than 20 years of loving in the shadows, Madeleine promises Nina she will tell her family the truth. It takes an unexpected event to show her the importance of living your truth.
In the United States, Two of Us streams on Hulu and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.
Is Two of Us worth watching?
80
GreatGoodWatch score
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (70).
Is Two of Us good for date night?
and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational
Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Two of Us plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Two of Us in English?
FrenchGerman
No, it was made in French, with some German.
What tropes does Two of Us use?
FoilBreaking the Cycle of Bad ParentingYoko Oh NoSmoking Is CoolBittersweet EndingYou Are Better than You Think You ArePop-Cultural Osmosis FailureOoh, Me Accent's SlippingVitriolic Best BudsAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherAngstDeadpan Snarkerand 16 more
TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Foil, Breaking the Cycle of Bad Parenting, and Yoko Oh No.