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The Things of Life

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1970 | 89 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 Dangerous Liaisons or The Apartment, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; 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 Claude Sautet

  • Michel PiccoliPierre Bérard
  • Romy SchneiderHélène
  • Lea MassariCatherine Bérard
  • Gérard LartigauBertrand Bérard
  • Jean BouiseFrançois
  • Boby LapointeThe Livestock Truck Driver
  • Hervé SandThe Truck Driver
  • Jacques RichardThe Male Nurse
  • Betty BeckersThe Female Hitchhiker
  • Dominique ZardiThe Male Hitchhiker