Pauline at the Beach

Pauline at the Beach

Romance, wit, seduction and the foolishness of love

Directed by Éric Rohmer

Produced by Les Films du Losange, Les Films Ariane

198394 min6.9 / 10

A witty, character-driven romantic comedy about the messy entanglement of love, desire, and self-deception during a seaside holiday.

Marion is about to divorce from her husband and takes her 15-year-old niece, Pauline, on a vacation to Granville. There, she meets an old love...

Questions people ask

  • Is Pauline at the Beach violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Pauline at the Beach scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Pauline at the Beach easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does Pauline at the Beach end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Pauline at the Beach sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity36

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Pauline at the Beach

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pauline at the Beach

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Pauline at the Beach, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pauline at the Beach, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pauline at the Beach, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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