The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021)
An American magazine in France presents its final issue, filled with quirky tales of art, rebellion, and culinary heroics.
The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
How intense is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated R.
What The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampyintimatenostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun
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Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun for you?
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun scary?
No. The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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