Stolen Kisses
Seen it?1968 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 and anyone who wants a laugh. 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 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The third in a series of films featuring François Truffaut's alter-ego, Antoine Doinel, the story resumes with Antoine being discharged from military service. His sweetheart Christine's father lands Antoine a job as a security guard, which he promptly loses. Stumbling into a position assisting a private detective, Antoine falls for his employers' seductive wife, Fabienne, and finds that he must choose between the older woman and Christine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $350K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Truffaut
- Jean-Pierre LéaudAntoine Doinel
- Claude JadeChristine Darbon
- Delphine SeyrigFabienne Tabard
- Michael LonsdaleGeorges Tabard
- Daniel CeccaldiLucien Darbon
- Claire DuhamelMadame Darbon
- Harry-MaxMonsieur Henri
- André FalconMonsieur Blady
- Catherine LutzCatherine
- Martine FerrièreVendeuse en chef du magasin de chaussures