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The Last Metro

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1980 | 131 min | Drama, Romance, War

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite little 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 and history buffs. If you loved Romeo + Juliet or West Side Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In occupied Paris, an actress wed to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 27K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by François Truffaut

  • Catherine DeneuveMarion Steiner
  • Gérard DepardieuBernard Granger
  • Jean PoiretJean-Loup Cottins
  • Andréa FerréolArlette Guillaume
  • Paulette DubostGermaine Fabre
  • Jean-Louis RichardDaxiat
  • Maurice RischRaymond Boursier
  • Heinz BennentLucas Steiner
  • Sabine HaudepinNadine Marsac
  • Christian BaltaussLucien Ballard, Bernard's Replacement