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The Mouth Agape

1974Movie1 h 27 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

Monique is dying of cancer, lying in bed in the apartment above the store her family owns. Her philandering husband carries on with life, her son remains aloof, and her daughter-in-law wonders if she is witnessing her own decline. They all struggle to express, or feel, their love for one another.

Feels like

  • Existential Family Drama
  • French New Wave Realism
  • Grief and Denial
  • Bourgeois Satire
  • Psychological Decay
  • Cancer Narrative
  • Emotional Alienation
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Social Critique
  • Intimate Chamber Piece

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Maurice Pialat
Written by
Maurice Pialat
Produced by
Maurice Pialat, Micheline Pialat, André Génovès
Music by
Raymond Adam, Paul Bertault

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Facts

May 8, 1974 · 1 h 27 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
May 8, 1974
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mouth Agape?"

Questions about The Mouth Agape

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Where can I stream The Mouth Agape?

Cohen Media

In the United States, The Mouth Agape streams on Cohen Media. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Mouth Agape worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3).

Will I feel good after watching The Mouth Agape?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Mouth Agape plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Mouth Agape in English?

French

No, it was made in French.