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The Well Digger's Daughter

2011·Movie
1h 47min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...
Romantic Period DramaSmall-Town FranceFamily SagaWorld War IIComing-of-AgeMoral DilemmasHeartwarming StoryTraditional ValuesEmotional Resonance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Well Digger's Daughter legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Well Digger's Daughter worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Well Digger's Daughter rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Well Digger's Daughter?

1 h 47 min

The Well Digger's Daughter runs 1 h 47 min.

Is The Well Digger's Daughter based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Well Digger's Daughter?

Critics78
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Well Digger's Daughter much the same way.

What language is The Well Digger's Daughter in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Well Digger's Daughter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Well Digger's Daughter in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.