Life Is a Long Quiet River
Seen it?1988 | 90 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Life of Brian or Raising Arizona, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
4 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Étienne Chatiliez
- Benoît MagimelMomo Groseille
- Valérie LalandeBernadette Le Quesnoy
- Catherine HiegelJosette
- Daniel GélinDocteur Mavial
- Hélène VincentMadame Marielle Le Quesnoy
- André WilmsMonsieur Jean Le Quesnoy
- Christine PignetMadame Groseille
- Maurice MonsMonsieur Groseille
- Catherine JacobMarie-Thérèse
- Tara RömerMillion Groseille