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Foreign Language

2024·Movie
1h 45min
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Adolescent DramaPsychological ThrillerIdentity ExplorationSocial DynamicsComing-of-Age StoryDeception & LiesTeenage AngstGerman SettingCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Foreign Language

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Where can I stream Foreign Language legally?

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Is Foreign Language worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Foreign Language?

1 h 45 min

Foreign Language runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Foreign Language?

Critics91
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Foreign Language higher (91) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Foreign Language in?

FrenchEnglishGerman

It was made in French, with some English, German. Produced in Germany, Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch Foreign Language?

13ATAUBECHDEESFRHKLUNLPLSETW

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Foreign Language in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.