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Pauline at the Beach

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1983 | 94 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved (500) Days of Summer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Marion is about to divorce from her husband and takes her 15-year-old niece, Pauline, on a vacation to Granville. There, she meets an old love...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Éric Rohmer

  • Amanda LangletPauline
  • Arielle DombasleMarion
  • Pascal GreggoryPierre
  • Féodor AtkineHenri
  • Simon de La BrosseSylvain
  • RosetteLouisette
  • Marie BouteloupMarie (uncredited)
  • Michel FerrySylvain's Friend (uncredited)