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The Discreet

1990Movie1 h 34 min

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5

A romantic, intriguing romance movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Seduction Game
  • Diary of Seduction
  • French Cinema
  • Intrigue and Mystery
  • Psychological Complexity
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Emotional Investment

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Christian Vincent
Written by
Christian Vincent, Jean-Pierre Ronssin
Produced by
Alain Rocca
Music by
Jay Gottlieb

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 21, 1990 · 1 h 34 min · Sexual Content

Released
November 21, 1990
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Discreet worth watching?"

Questions about The Discreet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Discreet worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is The Discreet good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Discreet in English?

French

No, it was made in French.