Gemma Bovery

Gemma Bovery

Directed by Anne Fontaine

Produced by Ciné-@, Gaumont

201499 min6.2 / 10

A literary-minded romantic comedy about a Flaubert-obsessed baker watching his new neighbors unknowingly reenact a classic novel, blending wry observation with genuine affection for small-town life and art.

Martin, an ex-Parisian well-heeled hipster passionate about Gustave Flaubert who settled into a Norman village as a baker, sees an English couple moving into a small farm nearby. Not only are the names of the new arrivals Gemma and Charles Bovery, but their behavior also seems to be inspired by Flaubert's heroes.

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  • Is Gemma Bovery scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Gemma Bovery violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Gemma Bovery easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 72% of films.

  • Is Gemma Bovery sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does Gemma Bovery end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity78

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise10

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Gemma Bovery, and what each one shares →

Like Gemma Bovery

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Gemma Bovery

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Gemma Bovery, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Gemma Bovery, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Gemma Bovery, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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