Mouchette
Seen it?1967 | 81 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 21 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young girl living in the French countryside suffers constant indignities at the hand of alcoholism and her fellow man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 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 impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Bresson
- Nadine NortierMouchette
- Jean-Claude GuilbertArsène
- Marie CardinalMouchette's Mother
- Paul HébertMouchette's Father
- Jean VimenetMathieu
- Marie SusiniMathieu's Wife
- Marine TrichetLuisa
- Liliane PrincetSchool Teacher
- Suzanne HugueninUndertaker
- Raymonde ChabrunGrocery Shop Owner