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A Year in My Life

2006Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–33%

A slow-burning, moving drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

In 1950s France, a young boy is taken in by a couple after spending a few months in the care of social service.

Feels like

  • French Period Drama
  • Childhood Narrative
  • Adoption Story
  • Emotional & Poignant
  • Family Dynamics
  • Quiet Character Study
  • 1950s France
  • Hopeful Resilience
  • Gentle Pacing

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Duval
Written by
Daniel Duval
Produced by
Pauline Duhault
Music by
Vladimir Cosma

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Facts

March 8, 2006 · 1 h 34 min · Drama

Released
March 8, 2006
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Year in My Life?"

Questions about A Year in My Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Year in My Life?

France

In the United States, A Year in My Life streams on France. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is A Year in My Life worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.1).

Is A Year in My Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Year in My Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch A Year in My Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is A Year in My Life in English?

French

No, it was made in French.