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Belle de Jour

1967·Movie
1h 41min·R
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: , .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Luis Bunuel's Masterpiece of Erotica!

Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive high-class brothel run by Madame Anais, Séverine begins to work there during the day under the name Belle de Jour. But when one of her clients grows possessive, she must try to go back to her normal life.
French CinemaPsychosexual DramaSocial CommentaryFemale SexualityMysteryArt HouseAmbiguous NarrativeSurreal

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Where can I stream Belle de Jour?

In the United States, Belle de Jour streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Belle de Jour worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is Belle de Jour good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Belle de Jour in English?

FrenchMongolianSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some Mongolian and Spanish.

What tropes does Belle de Jour use?

Defrosting Ice QueenHigh-Class Call GirlAll Women Are LustfulA Taste of the LashSingle-Issue PsychologyI Love the DeadGainax Ending"Not If They Enjoyed It" RationalizationRiddle for the AgesErotic FilmAll Girls Want Bad BoysAll Just a Dreamand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Defrosting Ice Queen, High-Class Call Girl, and All Women Are Lustful.