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Barefoot at Dawn

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2017 | 114 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of anyone who remembers how big everything felt at sixteen and people who love a story about friendship. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. Liked Close? This is a good next one. The friendships are the beating heart of it.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

February 1927: Félix Leclerc's last year with his family before attending a private college in the fall. Accompanied by Fidor, his faithful friend, he will face adversity, love, death, and will embark on the path of adulthood.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 840 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Francis Leclerc

  • Félix LeclercNarration
  • Justin Leyrolles-BouchardFélix
  • Julien LeclercFidor
  • Roy DupuisLéo
  • Catherine SénartFabiola
  • Claude LegaultBérubé
  • Tristan Goyette-PlanteJean-Marie
  • Agathe TremblayLédéenne
  • Guy ThauvetteUncle Richard
  • Robert LepageUncle Rodolphe