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Louisiana Story

1948·Movie
1h 18min
67
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Cajun boy Alexander Napoleon Ulysses LaTour lives with his family and his beloved pet raccoon in the Louisiana bayou. When his father allows an oil barge to drill on their land, the boy questions the process and its safety.
Cajun CultureBayou LifeComing-of-AgeOil Drilling ImpactEnvironmental ChangeVisual PoetryDocumentary StyleAmerican SouthNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Louisiana Story legally?

Louisiana Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, TCM, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Louisiana Story worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Louisiana Story?

1 h 18 min

Louisiana Story runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Louisiana Story?

Critics75
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Louisiana Story higher (75) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Louisiana Story in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Louisiana Story?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Louisiana Story in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Louisiana Story use?

NarratorDisturbed DovesSilence Is GoldenBarefoot PovertyMama BearReality Has No SubtitlesScenery PornReports of My Death Were Greatly Exaggerated

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Louisiana Story, including Narrator, Disturbed Doves, Silence Is Golden.