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A Very Long Engagement
MOVIHERO READ
Patiently paced, emotionally heavy romance that takes its time. Best if a romantic mystery with a determined central character.
73/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTYoung 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 l…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for A Very Long Engagement.
MoviHero lists October 27, 2004 as the release date for A Very Long Engagement. Jean-Pierre Jeunet is the listed director. The listed cast includes Audrey Tautou as Mathilde, Gaspard Ulliel as Manech, Dominique Pinon as Sylvain, Chantal Neuwirth as Bénédicte. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 27, 2004
GenresDrama · War · Romance
Runtime2h 13m
DirectorJean-Pierre Jeunet
CastAudrey Tautou as Mathilde, Gaspard Ulliel as Manech, Dominique Pinon as Sylvain, Chantal Neuwirth as Bénédicte
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is A Very Long Engagement right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
A Very Long Engagement runs 2h 13m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 73/100 (7.3/10) from 1,377 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch A Very Long Engagement?
Mathilde refuses to accept that her fiancé died in the First World War and sets out to learn what happened. A Very Long Engagement combines a missing-person mystery with romance, wartime memories, and moments of dry humour.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Mathilde refuses to accept that her fiancé died in the First World War and sets out to learn what happened
02a romantic mystery with a determined central character
03a story that moves between the front and its aftermath
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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01Pacing4/10
02Emotional Impact8/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence7/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01a romantic mystery with a determined central character
02a story that moves between the front and its aftermath
THINK TWICE IF
01you want a simple linear investigation
02you are avoiding graphic wartime scenes
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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