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Nenette and Boni

1997Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes86%78%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes86%78%

Summary

Teenage siblings Nenette and Boni were raised apart as a result of their parents' divorce. Their mother, who doted on her son Boni, has died. He works for an interesting couple as a pizza baker, and is surprised and enraged when his younger sister, having run away from boarding school, suddenly turns up. There's a problem that they must confront.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Claire Denis
Written by
Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau
Produced by
Georges Benayoun
Music by
Stuart A. Staples, David Boulter

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Facts

January 29, 1997 · 1 h 39 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 29, 1997
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Available in
9 countries

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Questions about Nenette and Boni

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Where can I stream Nenette and Boni?

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

Is Nenette and Boni worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Nenette and Boni plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Nenette and Boni in English?

FrenchEnglish

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