Tender Cousins
Seen it?1980 | 92 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little 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
- Great for romantics and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Fans of Before Midnight should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Teenage Julien loves his teenage cousin Julia among flowers in summer of '39 France.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Hamilton
- Anja SchüteJulia
- Valérie DumasPoune
- Thierry TeviniJulien
- Évelyne DandryTante Adèle
- Elisa ServierClaire
- Macha MérilMère de Julien
- Pierre VernierPère de Julien
- Gaëlle LegrandMathilde
- Fanny BastienAngèle
- Anne FontaineJustine