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Bad Starters

1976Movie1 h 54 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

15-year old schoolboy Denis and the nun Clotilde fall in love with each other. During the war the two of them take shelter at an abandoned farm and live happily together until the locals start to become suspicious.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Sébastien Japrisot
Written by
Sébastien Japrisot

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Facts

February 11, 1976 · 1 h 54 min · Drama

Released
February 11, 1976
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bad Starters?"

Questions about Bad Starters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bad Starters?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bad Starters worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Bad Starters good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Bad Starters?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Bad Starters in English?

French

No, it was made in French.