Peppermint Soda
Seen it?1977 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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
- Great for people who love a story about friendship and anyone looking to switch off and smile. The friendships are the beating heart of it. A good follow-up to The Edge of Seventeen. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
In the fall of 1963, Anne is becoming a teenager. She lives in Paris with her mother and her older sister, Frédérique. They're just back from summer at the beach with their father. School starts. A turbulent year awaits them both.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 57%
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$23 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Diane Kurys
- Éléonore KlarweinAnne Weber
- Odile MichelFrédérique Weber
- Yves RénierPhilippe
- Anouk FerjacMme Weber
- Jacqueline BoyerPetitbon
- Michel PuterflamM. Weber
- Robert RimbaudM. Cazeau
- Marie Véronique MaurinMuriel
- Corinne DaclaPascale
- Coralie ClémentPerrine