Laurence Anyways
Seen it?2012 | 168 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Maudie, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 48 min.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story of an impossible love between a woman named Fred and a transgender woman named Laurence who reveals her inner desire to become her true self.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Queer Palm, Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard - Best Actress. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Xavier Dolan
- Melvil PoupaudLaurence Alia
- Suzanne ClémentFred Bellair
- Nathalie BayeJulienne Alia
- Monia ChokriStéfanie Bellair
- Susan AlmgrenJournalist
- Yves JacquesMichel Lafortune
- Sophie FaucherAndrée Bellair
- Magalie Lépine-BlondeauCharlotte
- Catherine BéginMamy Rose
- Emmanuel SchwartzBaby Rose