A Very Long Engagement (2004) movie poster

A Very Long Engagement (2004)

Un long dimanche de fiançailles
"Never let go."
ThumbScore
👍 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 78% (RT: 79%, MC: 76) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomanceWar

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Runtime
2h 13m
Country
France, United States of America
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (1,303 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
Metacritic
76
Cast
Audrey Tautou as Mathilde
Gaspard Ulliel as Manech
Dominique Pinon as Sylvain
Chantal Neuwirth as Bénédicte
André Dussollier as Pierre-Marie Rouvières
Ticky Holgado as Germain Pire
Marion Cotillard as Tina Lombardi
Dominique Bettenfeld as Ange Bassignano
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,303 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 78%.
Overview
Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for A Very Long Engagement was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of A Very Long Engagement, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Jean-Pierre Jeunet cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

A Very Long Engagement is a 2004 drama, romance, war film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone.

But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure. The film has been rated by 1,303 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, A Very Long Engagement delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. A Very Long Engagement (2004) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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