GoodWatchSign up

Both Sides of the Blade

2022·Movie
1h 57min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic736.1Rotten Tomatoes84%45%
IMDb6.1Metacritic736.1Rotten Tomatoes84%45%

Watch

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

Set your services

Both Sides of the Blade fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

Find more like it

Psychological moviesMelancholic movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Jean and Sara have been living together for 10 years. When they first met, Sara was living with François, Jean’s best friend and an admirer from back when he played rugby. Jean and Sara love each other. One day, Sara sees François in the street. He does not notice her, but she is overtaken by the sensation that her life could suddenly change. François gets back in touch with Jean. For the first time in years. He suggests they start working together again. From here on, things spiral out of control.
French DramaComplex RelationshipsEmotional TurmoilLove TrianglePsychological StudyIntense DialogueAdulteryContemporaryCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Claire Denis, Joseph Rapp, Melvin Nkosi
Written by:
Claire Denis, Christine Angot, Christine Angot
Produced by:
Olivier Delbosc, Olivier Delbosc, Christine de Jekel
Composed by:
Jean-Paul Mugel, Dickon Hinchliffe, Stuart A. Staples

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Both Sides of the Blade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Both Sides of the Blade legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowTubi TV

Both Sides of the Blade is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Both Sides of the Blade worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Both Sides of the Blade rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Both Sides of the Blade?

1 h 57 min

Both Sides of the Blade runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Both Sides of the Blade?

Critics79
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Both Sides of the Blade higher (79) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Both Sides of the Blade in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Both Sides of the Blade?

48AEARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDK+34

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Both Sides of the Blade in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.