Les Bonnes Femmes
Seen it?1960 | 100 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
Four Parisian women navigate the world of romance and daily life looking to fulfill their dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol
- Bernadette LafontJane
- Clotilde JoanoJacqueline
- Stéphane AudranGinette
- Lucile Saint-SimonRita
- Pierre BertinMonsieur Belin
- Jean-Louis MauryMarcel
- Albert DinanAlbert
- Ave NinchiMadame Louise
- Sacha BriquetHenri, Rita's Fiancé
- Claude BerriAndré, Young Soldier