Jacquot
Seen it?1991 | 120 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jacquot Demy, the son of a garage owner and a hairdresser, is fascinated by cinema and decides to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker by any means necessary.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$149K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Agnès Varda
- Philippe MaronJacquot 1
- Edouard JoubeaudJacquot 2
- Laurent MonnierJacquot 3
- Brigitte De VillepoixMarilou
- Daniel DubletRaymond
- Clément DelarocheYvon 1
- Rody AvertyYvon 2
- Hélène PorsQueen 1
- Marie-Sidonie BenoistQueen 2
- Jérémie BernardYannick 1