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The Secret of the Grain

2007Movie2 h 35 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic836.0Rotten Tomatoes92%76%

A slow-burning, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

It takes will, courage and determination to realise a dream. But most of all it takes family

In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker along with his partner's daughter pursues his dream of opening a restaurant.

Feels like

  • Franco-Arabic Community
  • Immigrant Experience
  • Family Dynamics
  • Social Commentary
  • Restaurant Dream
  • Cultural Identity
  • Contemporary French Cinema
  • Slow-Burn Drama

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Abdellatif Kechiche
Written by
Abdellatif Kechiche, Ghalya Lacroix
Produced by
Claude Berri, Jérôme Seydoux
Music by
Jérôme Chenevoy, Xavier Drouault, Marc Doisne

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 12, 2007 · 2 h 35 min · Strong Language

Released
December 12, 2007
Runtime
2 h 35 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Russian, Arabic
Made in
France, Tunisia
Box office
$15 million
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Secret of the Grain?"

Questions about The Secret of the Grain

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Where can I stream The Secret of the Grain?

Plex

In the United States, The Secret of the Grain is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Secret of the Grain worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is The Secret of the Grain okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Secret of the Grain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Secret of the Grain in English?

FrenchRussianArabic

No, it was made in French, with some Russian and Arabic.