The Young Girls of Rochefort
Seen it?1967 | 126 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
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Critics loved it (98% 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Meet Me in St. Louis or How to Marry a Millionaire, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 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.
In the seaside town of Rochefort, twin sisters Delphine and Solange dream of love and artistic fulfillment beyond their quiet lives. As sailors, artists, musicians, and chance visitors pass through town during a weekend fair, a web of near-misses and romantic longing brings ideal partners tantalizingly close—without their realizing it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Demy
- Catherine DeneuveDelphine Garnier
- Françoise DorléacSolange Garnier
- Jacques PerrinMaxence
- Gene KellyAndy Miller
- Danielle DarrieuxYvonne Garnier
- Michel PiccoliSimon Dame
- George ChakirisEtienne
- Grover DaleBill
- Jacques RiberollesGuillaume Lancien
- Geneviève ThénierJosette