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My Worst Nightmare

2011Movie1 h 43 min

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic523.8Rotten Tomatoes67%28%

A slow-burning, tense comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Agathe runs an art gallery. Her husband François is a publisher. Together they have one son, and in every way seem to be the picture of normality — but emotions are stewing under the surface. All it takes is the arrival of a complete stranger for things to start unravelling. Patrick is brash, uncouth and totally unselfconscious...

Feels like

  • French Cinema
  • Character Study
  • Relationship Drama
  • Social Awkwardness
  • Art Gallery Setting
  • Unraveling Normality
  • Class Differences
  • Intense Dialogue

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Anne Fontaine
Written by
Anne Fontaine, Nicolas Mercier
Produced by
Jérôme Seydoux, Philippe Carcassonne, Bruno Pésery
Music by
Bruno Coulais

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Facts

November 9, 2011 · 1 h 43 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
November 9, 2011
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Parent with New Paramour, One Head Taller, Defrosting Ice Queen +9

  • Parent with New Paramour
  • One Head Taller
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Marriage of Convenience
  • Uptight Loves Wild
  • Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder
  • Sexless Marriage
  • Disposable Fiancé
  • Heel Realization
  • Granola Girl
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Really Gets Around

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Worst Nightmare?"

Questions about My Worst Nightmare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Worst Nightmare?

Hoopla

In the United States, My Worst Nightmare is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is My Worst Nightmare worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 52). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (42).

Will My Worst Nightmare make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is My Worst Nightmare good for date night?

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

Is My Worst Nightmare in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does My Worst Nightmare use?

Parent with New ParamourOne Head TallerDefrosting Ice QueenMarriage of ConvenienceUptight Loves WildAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderSexless MarriageDisposable FiancéHeel RealizationGranola GirlEstablishing Character MomentReally Gets Aroundand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Parent with New Paramour, One Head Taller, and Defrosting Ice Queen.