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Out of Season

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2024 | 116 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Mathieu lives in Paris, Alice in a small seaside resort in Western France. He is a famous actor, about to turn fifty. She is a piano teacher in her forties. They were in love fifteen years ago, then separated. Time has passed. They each went their ways and slowly healed. When Mathieu goes try to overcome his melancholia in a thermal spa, he stumbles upon Alice.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    Nominated for 1 Venice award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stéphane Brizé

  • Guillaume CanetMathieu
  • Alba RohrwacherAlice
  • Sharif AndouraXavier, le mari d'Alice
  • Emmy Boissard PaumelleEmmy
  • Marie DruckerL'épouse de Mathieu (voice)
  • Lucette BeudinLucette
  • Gilberte BellusGilberte
  • Hugo DillonLe prof de gym
  • Stéphane BrizéLe metteur en scène (voice)