A Week's Vacation

1980Movie1 h 44 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

On the verge of an emotional collapse, schoolteacher Laurence takes a week off from work to figure out her life. She reconnects with friends and family and wrestles with everything from whether she should continue her job to whether she should have a child with her boyfriend.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Facts

June 2, 1980 · 1 h 44 min · Drama

Released
June 2, 1980
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
10 countries

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Questions about A Week's Vacation

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Where can I stream A Week's Vacation?

In the United States, A Week's Vacation streams on Criterion. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is A Week's Vacation worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7).

Is A Week's Vacation okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Week's Vacation plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is A Week's Vacation in English?

French

No, it was made in French.