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Foreign Language

2024Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes91%–
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes91%–

Summary

Fanny, a shy and lonely teenager, goes on a language exchange to Germany. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal, Lena, a teenager eager to become politically active. Fanny is troubled. To win over Lena, she invents a life for herself, to the extent of becoming trapped in her lies.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Claire Burger
Written by
Claire Burger
Produced by
Marie-Ange Luciani
Music by
Rebeka Warrior

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Facts

September 11, 2024 · 1 h 45 min · Drama

Released
September 11, 2024
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, German
Made in
Germany, Belgium, France
Budget
$5 million
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Foreign Language?"

Questions about Foreign Language

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Foreign Language?

It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Foreign Language worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Foreign Language plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Foreign Language in English?

FrenchEnglishGerman

No, it was made in French, with some English and German.