The Hairdresser's Husband

The Hairdresser's Husband

Directed by Patrice Leconte

Produced by Lambart Productions, TF1 Films Production

199082 min6.8 / 10

A bittersweet romantic fantasy told in flashback, where a man's lifelong obsession with hairdressers culminates in marriage, only to be shadowed by tragedy and loss.

Antoine has always been fascinated by a hairdresser's delicate touch, the beguiling perfume, and the enticing figure of a woman with an opulent bosom. After all, he had always known he would marry one, completing his idealized love fantasy.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Hairdresser's Husband sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Hairdresser's Husband one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.

  • Is The Hairdresser's Husband scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does The Hairdresser's Husband end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Hairdresser's Husband easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Hairdresser's Husband violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity90

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Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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