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Molière

1978Movie4 h 13 min

DramaHistory
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.6/5
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.6/5

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin is raised by his father and his grandfather because his mother dies when he's still very little. He works as a handyman, studies the law at a university and travels the country as an actor before he becomes the celebrated playwright Molière who impresses firstly the Duke of Orleans and then even King Louis XIV.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Ariane Mnouchkine
Written by
Ariane Mnouchkine
Produced by
Claude Lelouch
Music by
René Clemencic

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Facts

August 30, 1978 · 4 h 13 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
August 30, 1978
Runtime
4 h 13 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Molière worth watching?"

Questions about Molière

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Molière worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.6 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is Molière okay for kids?

Strong languageSexual content

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Molière plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will Molière make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is Molière in English?

French

No, it was made in French.