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My Way

2012Movie2 h 28 min

DramaMusic
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes83%65%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about a real life story and show business, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A biopic of French pop star Claude Francois, most famous for co-writing the song 'My Way'. Tracing his life from his childhood in Egypt through his success in France to his untimely death in Paris in 1978.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Musical Life Story
  • French Pop Icon
  • Tragic Celebrity Tale
  • Rise and Fall
  • Showbiz Industry
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Journey
  • 70s Culture

Cast

24 of 94

Crew

Directed by
Florent-Emilio Siri
Written by
Julien Rappeneau, Florent-Emilio Siri
Produced by
Jeremy Burdek, Jean-Baptiste Dupont, Cyril Colbeau-Justin
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

Everyone

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Facts

March 14, 2012 · 2 h 28 min · Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language

Released
March 14, 2012
Runtime
2 h 28 min
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian, Arabic, English
Made in
France, Belgium
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

The Neidermeyer, Asshole Victim, Dirty Communist +9

  • The Neidermeyer
  • Asshole Victim
  • Dirty Communist
  • Being Tortured Makes You Evil
  • Oh, Crap!
  • How We Got Here
  • Never My Fault
  • Dead Person Impersonation
  • Redemption Earns Life
  • Supporting Protagonist
  • He Who Fights Monsters
  • Fire-Forged Friends

12 of 78 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Way?"

Questions about My Way

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Way?

Kanopy

In the United States, My Way is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is My Way worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is My Way 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.

Is My Way plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is My Way in English?

FrenchItalianArabicEnglish

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

What tropes does My Way use?

The NeidermeyerAsshole VictimDirty CommunistBeing Tortured Makes You EvilOh, Crap!How We Got HereNever My FaultDead Person ImpersonationRedemption Earns LifeSupporting ProtagonistHe Who Fights MonstersFire-Forged Friendsand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including The Neidermeyer, Asshole Victim, and Dirty Communist.