The Story of Adèle H.
Seen it?1975 | 98 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. 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 38 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).
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In the 19th century a mysterious woman named Adele H. crosses the ocean, from Europe to North America, to relentlessly pursue a handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Truffaut
- Isabelle AdjaniAdèle Hugo
- Bruce RobinsonLt. Albert Pinson
- Sylvia MarriottMrs. Saunders
- Joseph BlatchleyMr. Whistler
- Ivry GitlisHypnotist
- Louise BourdetVictor Hugo's Servant
- Cecil De SausmarezMr. Lenoir
- Ruben DoreyMr. Saunders
- Clive GillinghamKeaton
- Roger MartinDoctor Murdock