Name: The Innocent
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Released: 2022-10-12
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Louis Garrel, Roschdy Zem, Noémie Merlant, Anouk Grinberg, Jean-Claude Pautot

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Sylvie, a nearly sixty-year-old woman, has fallen in love with Michel, a thug she marries in prison. The couple dream of starting again with a clean slate by opening a flower shop. But Sylvie’s son Abel, convinced that Michel will fall into a life of crime, disapproves of this relationship.

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Directed by: Louis Garrel
Written by: Louis Garrel, Tanguy Viel
Produced by: Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Music by: Grégoire Hetzel

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October 12, 2022 · 1 h 39 min · Violence

Released: October 12, 2022
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Original language: French
Also spoken: English
Made in: France
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $5 million
Available in: 33 countries

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Where can I stream The Innocent?

Kanopy

Criterion

In the United States, The Innocent streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is The Innocent worth watching?

76

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Will The Innocent make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Innocent good for date night?

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

Is The Innocent in English?

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No, it was made in French, with some English.