A small-time crook and his American girlfriend drift through Paris, dodging the law and their own desires.
Pulpy and melancholy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Max and Kanopy (free).
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.
A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.
No. Brace yourself.
Léon: The Professional (1994)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic goreA hardened hitman becomes the reluctant protector of a young girl seeking vengeance in a brutal world.
The Godfather (1972)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic goreA crime family saga unfolds with measured, gritty suspense, building an epic and melancholy atmosphere.
The Best Offer (2013)Suspenseful · date night · emotionally heavy · measuredA solitary antiques expert finds his measured life upended by a mysterious woman and a suspenseful romance.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)Gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally devastatingAn innocent man's integrity and unquenchable hope shine through decades of gritty prison life.
The Handmaiden (2016)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA cunning pickpocket infiltrates a secluded estate, ensnaring a Japanese heiress in a seductive, suspenseful con.
The Godfather Part II (1974)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic goreA crime family's epic saga unfolds with melancholy, as a son expands the empire his father built.
On the Waterfront (1954)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA gritty prizefighter fights for his conscience against corrupt union leaders, risking everything for justice.
The Green Mile (1999)Melancholy · full attention · strong violence · graphic goreOn death row, a gentle giant's miraculous gift brings both healing and profound melancholy to a gritty prison.Breathless is on our French, Classics (pre-1970), Romance on Max, Crime on Max and Romance on Kanopy lists.
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Lists with the same feel: Melancholy and Late night.
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