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L'Amour fou

1969Movie4 h 12 minNR

DramaRomance
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%93%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%93%

Summary

A troubled marriage is tested by the couple's involvement in a theatrical production of Racine’s Andromaque.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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Crew

Directed by
Jacques Rivette
Written by
Marilù Parolini
Produced by
Georges de Beauregard
Music by
Jean-Claude Eloy

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Facts

January 15, 1969 · 4 h 12 min · NR

Released
January 15, 1969
Runtime
4 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
11 countries

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Where can I stream L'Amour fou?

Criterion

In the United States, L'Amour fou streams on Criterion. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is L'Amour fou worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is L'Amour fou good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is L'Amour fou plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is L'Amour fou in English?

French

No, it was made in French.