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Madame Claude

2021·Movie
1h 52min·NR

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

A real life story, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Paris, the late 1960s. Madame Claude is at the head of a flourishing business dedicated to prostitution that gives her power over both the French political and criminal worlds. But the end of her empire is closer than she thinks.
Biographical DramaPeriod PiecePolitical IntrigueErotic ThrillerUnderworld CrimeSocial CritiqueRise & Fall StoryCharacter StudyFrench HistoryPower Dynamics

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Madame Claude legally?

Madame Claude is included with a subscription to Netflix and Night Flight+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Madame Claude worth watching?

27
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madame Claude rated?

NRNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Madame Claude?

1 h 52 min

Madame Claude runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Madame Claude based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Madame Claude?

Critics20
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Madame Claude higher (43) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Madame Claude in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Madame Claude?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Madame Claude in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.