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A Very Long Engagement (2004)

“Never let go.”

7.3/10 · 1,371 votes 2h 13m r RomanceDramaWar

#32 of 179 films from 2004 #305 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet · Written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant, Sébastien Japrisot

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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.

Cast

Audrey Tautouas Mathilde
Gaspard Ullielas Manech
Dominique Pinonas Sylvain
Chantal Neuwirthas Bénédicte
André Dussollieras Pierre-Marie Rouvières
Ticky Holgadoas Germain Pire
Marion Cotillardas Tina Lombardi
Dominique Bettenfeldas Ange Bassignano
Jodie Fosteras Elodie Gordes
Jean-Pierre Darroussinas Benjamin Gordes
Denis Lavantas Six-Soux
Rufusas Breton
Jérôme Kircheras Bastoche
Albert Dupontelas Célestin Poux

Facts

Release dateOctober 27, 2004
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, War
Original titleUn long dimanche de fiançailles
LanguageFR
Budget$47,000,000
IMDbtt0344510

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Questions

How long is A Very Long Engagement?
A Very Long Engagement runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is A Very Long Engagement worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,371 votes, which places it #32 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 83%) and #305 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed A Very Long Engagement?
A Very Long Engagement was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Amélie (2001), Delicatessen (1991), The City of Lost Children (1995).
Who stars in A Very Long Engagement?
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.
What is A Very Long Engagement rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Very Long Engagement?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10090.

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