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Once Upon a Time in the Oued

2005·Movie
1h 33min

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In 1988, Johnny Leclerc, the son of a Norman mother and an Alsatian father, lives in a suburban housing estate with his friends. He behaves like a Muslim, observes Ramadan and wears a djelaba. He's even convinced that his name is Abdelbachir and that he was born in a small village in the bled. When his friend Yacine gets into trouble with a local kaid and decides to return to Algeria for the vacations, he smuggles himself into the Sabri family's luggage to fulfill his dream and finally get to know his "roots". As soon as he arrived on the Algerian coast, Johnny felt right at home. But Yacine is opposed to his father, who wants to arrange his marriage.
French ComedyCultural IdentityComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryNostalgicFamilyNorth African Immigrants1980s FranceFish-out-of-Water

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Is Once Upon a Time in the Oued worth watching?

53
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Once Upon a Time in the Oued?

1 h 33 min

Once Upon a Time in the Oued runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Once Upon a Time in the Oued in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Once Upon a Time in the Oued?

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