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Saint Omer

2022·Movie
2h 3min·PG-13
76
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A , crime movie: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

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A novelist attends the trial of a woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter by abandoning her to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. But as the trial continues, her own family history, doubts, and fears about motherhood are steadily dislodged as the life story of the accused is gradually revealed.
Courtroom DramaMotherhoodGuilt and BlameImmigrant ExperiencePsychologicalContemporary RealismSubtle & RestrainedDialogue-DrivenFrench Cinema

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Where can I stream Saint Omer?

In the United States, Saint Omer streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Saint Omer worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Saint Omer okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch Saint Omer?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Saint Omer plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Saint Omer in English?

FrenchPortuguese

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