Every Man for Himself
Seen it?1980 | 88 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A look at the sexual and professional lives of three people — a television director, his ex-girlfriend, and a sex worker.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Luc Godard
- Isabelle HuppertIsabelle Rivière
- Jacques DutroncPaul Godard
- Nathalie BayeDenise Rimbaud
- Roland AmstutzCustomer in Room 522
- Cécile TannerCecile
- Anna BaldacciniIsabelle's Sister
- Roger JendlyCustomer of Isabelle's Sister
- Fred PersonneFirst Client
- Michel CassagnePiaget
- Nicole JacquetWoman