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You Promised Me the Sea

2023Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Rennes, nowadays. Saïd still lives with his parents. He is having a secret affair with Vincent. Unable to face his family, he agrees to an arranged marriage with Hadjira. After an unhappy love affair and a few run-ins with the law, she too has resigned herself to obeying her mother. Trapped by their families, Saïd and Hadjira join forces in spite of themselves, to find their own freedom.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Drama
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Expectations
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Contemporary France
  • Search for Freedom

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Nadir Moknèche
Written by
Nadir Moknèche
Produced by
Bertrand Gore, Nathalie Mesuret
Music by
Samy Thiébault

Everyone

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Facts

October 4, 2023 · 1 h 30 min · Drama

Released
October 4, 2023
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$1 million
Available in
16 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream You Promised Me the Sea?"

Questions about You Promised Me the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream You Promised Me the Sea?

It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is You Promised Me the Sea worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2).

Is You Promised Me the Sea good for date night?

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

Is You Promised Me the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is You Promised Me the Sea in English?

French

No, it was made in French.