Violette (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Violette is a 2014 biographical drama directed by Martin Provost. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Martin Provost
- Original language
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French - Studio
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- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Violette About?
The premise of Violette without spoilers.
In 20th-century Paris, a passionate and complex relationship develops between the vibrant Violette Leduc and the influential Simone de Beauvoir. Their unconventional bond, born from the intellectual and artistic ferment of post-war France, evolves into a lifelong journey of mutual support and creative exploration. As they navigate societal expectations and personal struggles, Violette and Simone inspire each other to pursue their artistic ambitions and challenge conventional norms, forging a lasting connection.
Violette Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lesbian
- reference to the bastard the novel
- baseboard
- character name as title
- writing
- writer
- freedom
- bastard
- strong female character
- reference to montparnasse paris
- forename as title
- one word title
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- rubber glove
- sleeping on the floor
- menopause
- voice over letter
- pills
- flowers
- hospital visit
- hospital
- barefoot
- post world war two
- chest bruise
- beating
- liar
- lie
- man dresses as a baby
- bar
- book inscription
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
- adultery
- extramarital affair
- reference to ousay perfumes
- stalker
- eavesdropping at a door
- reference to germany
- avidity
- reference to starved the novel
- knocking on a door
- screaming
- bedpan
- candle
- crack in the ceiling
- older woman younger man relationship
- unhappiness
- pajamas
- woman places foot on man's crotch
- reference to le deuxieme sexe the book
- restaurant
Where to Watch Violette
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Violette
Directed by Martin Provost.
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Director Martin Provost
Violette Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Violette 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 61% User score
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Violette Box Office
Violette grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- International
- $1.5M
Violette Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Violette.
Cars in Violette
2 cars on screen: the 1963 Renault R4 and the 1947 Citroën U23 Besset.
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1963 Renault R4 Important role -
1947 Citroën U23 Besset Minor role
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Movies Like Violette
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Violette FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Violette, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Violette?
Violette runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Violette released?
Violette was released on June 13, 2014.
Who directed Violette?
Violette was directed by Martin Provost.
More films by Martin Provost Where can I watch Violette?
In the US, Violette is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and Kino Film Collection and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Violette make at the box office?
Violette grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
How is Violette rated?
Violette has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Violette have a post-credit scene?
No. Violette has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Violette in?
The original language of Violette is French.
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