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Café de Flore (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Café de Flore is a 2012 romantic drama directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. It runs 2 hours and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
worldwide gross
$1.2M
Metascore
53
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Café de Flore (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Café de Flore About?

The premise of Café de Flore without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This poignant drama explores the interconnectedness of lives across generations. In 1960s Paris, Jacqueline navigates the challenges of motherhood while caring for her disabled child. Decades later, in modern-day Montreal, Antoine searches for answers about his past and the lingering impact of lost loves, finding his path unexpectedly linked to Jacqueline's story and the enduring legacy of a Parisian café.

Café de Flore Themes & Keywords

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  • female nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • sex scene
  • divorced couple
  • depressed woman
  • female topless nudity
  • cunnilingus
  • nonlinear timeline
  • multiple storylines
  • divorced parents
  • down syndrome
  • oral sex
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  • deep cleavage
  • breastfeeding a baby
  • female rear nudity
  • woman swims nude
  • female full frontal nudity
  • reincarnation
  • smoking marijuana
  • bully
  • tattooed woman
  • divorcee
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • sweetheart
  • sleepwalking
  • suicide
  • murder
  • mother
  • man
  • love
  • 1960s
  • school
  • childbirth
  • father daughter hug
  • mother son hug
  • group hug
  • hugging
  • heavy rain
  • rainy night
  • quarrel
  • 2010s
  • europe
  • sauna
  • disc jockey
  • sex in a shower
  • driving at night
  • reckless driving
  • passionate kiss
  • gin
  • church
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Crew

The Director of Café de Flore

Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée.

From the director

More from Jean-Marc Vallée

More films directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, best-rated first: C.R.A.Z.Y., Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and The Young Victoria.

Full filmography
Ratings

Café de Flore Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Café de Flore 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Plot

Café de Flore Plot Summary

What happens in Café de Flore from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Healing a broken heart is a profound journey, often spanning lifetimes, as depicted in Cafe de Flore, a captivating tale that intricately weaves together the lives of its characters across different eras. The story traverses time and space, revealing the deep, mysterious connections that can exist between people.

Full summary

The whole story of Café de Flore, scene by scene

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Box office

Café de Flore Box Office

Café de Flore grossed $1.2 million worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2M

International
$1.2M
Videos

Café de Flore Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

Café de Flore : official trailer (English)
  • Trailer "Café de Flore" Official US Trailer, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
  • Trailer "Café de Flore" Official US Trailer #2, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Café de Flore?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the primary theme of Café de Flore?

Cars

Cars in Café de Flore

20 cars on screen, including the 1997 Jeep Cherokee and the 1992 Volvo 240.

All 20 cars
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Café de Flore 1997 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1992 Volvo 240 in Café de Flore 1992 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1966 Citroën DS 21 in Café de Flore 1966 Citroën DS 21 Minor role
  • 1973 Citroën Ami 8 in Café de Flore 1973 Citroën Ami 8 Background role
Details

Café de Flore Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “花神咖啡館” and “カフェ・ド・フロール”.

Also known as
  • 花神咖啡館
  • カフェ・ド・フロール
  • Кафе де Флор
  • Ruh Eşim
  • 花神咖啡馆
  • קפה דה פלור
  • 카페 드 플로르
  • Кафе дьо Флор
  • Cafeneaua Florei
  • Cafè de Flore

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FAQ

Café de Flore FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Café de Flore, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Café de Flore?

Café de Flore runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Café de Flore released?

Café de Flore was released on November 2, 2012.

Who directed Café de Flore?

Café de Flore was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée.

More films by Jean-Marc Vallée

How much did Café de Flore make at the box office?

Café de Flore grossed $1.2 million worldwide.

How is Café de Flore rated?

Café de Flore has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Café de Flore have a post-credit scene?

No. Café de Flore has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Café de Flore in?

The original language of Café de Flore is French.

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