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De Gaulle

2020·Movie
1h 48min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes40%33%
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes40%33%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, a real life story, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Paris, June 1940. The de Gaulle couple is confronted with the military and political collapse of France. Charles de Gaulle joins London while Yvonne, his wife, finds herself with her three children on the road of the exodus.
Wartime DramaBiographical LeadershipHistorical EpicFamily SeparationPolitical CrisisFrench CinemaResilience & SacrificeEvocative StorytellingPeriod Piece

Crew

Directed by:
Gabriel Le Bomin
Written by:
Gabriel Le Bomin, Valérie Ranson-Enguiale
Produced by:
Christopher Granier-Deferre, Gigi Akoka, Aïssa Djabri
Composed by:
Pascal Chauvin, Patrice Grisolet, Dominique Gaborieau

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about De Gaulle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream De Gaulle legally?

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De Gaulle is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is De Gaulle worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is De Gaulle rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is De Gaulle?

1 h 48 min

De Gaulle runs 1 h 48 min.

Is De Gaulle based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on De Gaulle?

Critics40
Audiences47

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 47 out of 100, so both groups see De Gaulle much the same way.

What language is De Gaulle in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch De Gaulle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for De Gaulle in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does De Gaulle use?

As You KnowEthereal White DressForeshadowingOpportunistic BastardGodzilla ThresholdDare to Be BadassSkinny DippingDream SequenceThe Ditherer"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueDistant PrologueBriefcase Full of Moneyand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for De Gaulle, including As You Know, Ethereal White Dress, Foreshadowing.