A Sweet Journey
Seen it?1980 | 98 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no 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
- Tailor-made for anyone with a best friend they'd call at 3am and fans of a well-timed joke. The friendships are the beating heart of it. Fans of My Big Fat Greek Wedding should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Two lifelong best friends spend a weekend at a secluded cabin. Through intimate conversations and silent moments, they explore their deep understanding of each other's personalities and desires.
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 powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michel Deville
- Dominique SandaHélène
- Geraldine ChaplinLucie
- Jacques ZaborDenis
- Jean CrubelierL'homme des maisons
- Valerie MastersonLa cantatrice
- Cécile Le BaillyMarie
- Jacqueline ParentMathilde
- Jacques PieillerPinson
- Françoise MorhangeLa grande-mère
- Frédéric AndréiLe jeune homme de l'hôtel