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Masculin Féminin

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1966 | 105 min | Drama, Romance

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Paul, a young idealist trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, takes a job interviewing people for a marketing research firm. He moves in with aspiring pop singer Madeleine. Paul, however, is disillusioned by the growing commercialism in society, while Madeleine just wants to be successful. The story is told in a series of 15 unrelated vignettes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 42K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean-Luc Godard

  • Jean-Pierre LéaudPaul
  • Chantal GoyaMadeleine Zimmer
  • Marlène JobertÉlisabeth Choquet
  • Michel DebordRobert Packard
  • Catherine-Isabelle DuportCatherine-Isabelle
  • Evabritt StrandbergShe (Woman in the Film)
  • Birger MalmstenHe (Man in the Film)
  • Yves AfonsoMan Who Kills Himself (uncredited)
  • Henri AttalThe Other Porn Book Reader (uncredited)
  • Mickey BakerRecord Producer (uncredited)