The Mirror Has Two Faces

1958·Movie
1h 36min
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A teacher runs an ad in the newspaper to find a wife. Afraid of beautiful ladies, he weds an ugly woman. After a car accident, he meets a doctor who offers to reveal his wife's beauty.
French CinemaRomantic DramaPsychological TransformationBeauty and IdentityMarital DynamicsPost-War EraCharacter StudyEmotional ComplexityIntrigue and Deception

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mirror Has Two Faces

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Where can I stream The Mirror Has Two Faces legally?

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Is The Mirror Has Two Faces worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Mirror Has Two Faces?

1 h 36 min

The Mirror Has Two Faces runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mirror Has Two Faces?

Critics75
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Mirror Has Two Faces higher (75) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Mirror Has Two Faces in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Mirror Has Two Faces?

5BECHFRITLU

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mirror Has Two Faces in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mirror Has Two Faces use?

Left the Background Music OnAnd StarringInnocent InnuendoInformed AttractivenessTrue Beauty Is on the InsideWhite SheepDaddy's GirlThey Wasted a Perfectly Good SandwichAnguished Declaration of LoveAlone Among the CouplesBig EaterAdvertised Extraand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for The Mirror Has Two Faces, including Left the Background Music On, And Starring, Innocent Innuendo.

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