Farewell to the Night
Seen it?2019 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Muriel is overjoyed, as her beloved grandson Alex is staying at her place for a few days before moving to Canada to work. But when the changes in his behavior arouse her curiosity, she is led to the discovery of a dark secret.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by André Téchiné
- Catherine DeneuveMuriel
- Kacey Mottet KleinAlex
- Oulaya AmamraLila
- Stéphane BakBilal
- Kamel LabroudiFouad
- Mohamed DjouhariYoussef
- Amer AlwanPrédicateur
- Tamara De LeenerRéceptionniste
- Jacques NolotLe logeur de Lila
- Célia Rachedi-DelhaieLéna