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The Story of a Three-Day Pass

1968·Movie
1h 27min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Turner, a black American soldier, is given three days leave in Paris. Not knowing what to do with himself, he goes to a nightclub where he meets a French girl named Miriam. Their romance blossoms, but their love affair is darkened by Turner's impending departure and the specter of racial prejudice.
Interracial RomanceFrench New WaveSocial CommentaryMelancholyParisPolitical SubtextCharacter-DrivenSlow BurnDramatic1960s

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Story of a Three-Day Pass legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Story of a Three-Day Pass worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Story of a Three-Day Pass rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

1 h 27 min

The Story of a Three-Day Pass runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

Critics77
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The Story of a Three-Day Pass much the same way.

What language is The Story of a Three-Day Pass in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Story of a Three-Day Pass in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.