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Paternal

2024Movie1 h 33 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.2/5
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.2/5

Summary

In a small town in central France, Simon is a priest devoted to his parish. During a mass, Louise, whom he hadn’t seen since his seminary years ago, reappears.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Ronan Tronchot
Written by
Ludovic du Clary, Ronan Tronchot
Produced by
Lucile Ric, Charles Philippe
Music by
Damien Tronchont

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Facts

March 27, 2024 · 1 h 33 min · Drama

Released
March 27, 2024
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$1 million
Available in
22 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Paternal?"

Questions about Paternal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paternal?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Paternal worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6 and Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5).

Is Paternal plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Paternal in English?

French

No, it was made in French.