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This Special Friendship

1964·Movie
1h 36min
81
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A , romance movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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A tale of the tender relationship between a twelve-year-old boy and the fourteen-year-old upperclassman who is the object of his desire, all set within the rigid atmosphere of a Jesuit-run school.
Coming-of-Age DramaCatholic SchoolForbidden Love1960s French CinemaPsychological TensionRepressionTragedyHistorical SettingIntense

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Where can I stream This Special Friendship?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is This Special Friendship worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6).

Is This Special Friendship good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is This Special Friendship plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is This Special Friendship in English?

French

No, it was made in French.