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The Soft Skin

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1964 | 119 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 romantics. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County or Before Sunset, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $62K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by François Truffaut

  • Françoise DorléacNicole
  • Jean DesaillyPierre Lachenay
  • Nelly BenedettiFranca Lachenay
  • Daniel CeccaldiClément
  • Laurence BadieIngrid
  • Philippe DumatDirecteur Cinéma Reims
  • Paule EmanueleOdile
  • Maurice GarrelBontemps
  • Sabine HaudepinSabine Lachenay
  • Dominique LacarrièreLa Secrétaire Dominique