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Sarah's Key

Play trailer Poster for Sarah's Key PG-13 Released Jul 22, 2011 1h 51m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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An account of research by a journalist (Kristin Scott Thomas) into a shameful incident in French history intertwines with a story of a 10-year-old Jewish girl (Mélusine Mayance) from that time period.
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Sarah's Key is an absorbing, impeccably-acted Holocaust drama with minor plot issues.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Thomas carries the weight of the movie, and her usual sangfroid works against her; when she finally makes contact with the deported couple's grandson, the story crumples into sentimentality Dec 13, 2011 Full Review Leonard Maltin indieWire I'm delighted to see that the Weinstein Company is re-releasing one of the year's most overlooked films, Sarah's Key, the moving adaptation of Tatiana De Rosnay's international best-seller. It's one of the year's best films. Nov 4, 2011 Full Review Jennie Punter Globe and Mail Scott Thomas's portrayal of her character's emotional transition ensures Sarah's Key will keep your heart open. Aug 19, 2011 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies It’s a smart and respectful story whose only fault is that it tries to do too much. Rated: 4/5 Aug 25, 2022 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Ultimately about the role of history in our lives and whether or not it must determine our future. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 21, 2020 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Unlock a magical movie experience this weekend with Sarah's Key Nov 16, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member very moving and powerfully told at times its pretty difficult to watch its very gripping though thought Kristin Scott Thomas did a good job but I was more impressed by the girl who played 'Sarah' old scars never really heal sometimes and thats what the film addresses taking some historical significance and letting it transcend to the audiences' emotions stories are meant to be told; they shape who we are and forge what we can become Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Jessica M What an amazing story. A definite tear-jerker at many times, but a movie that warms your heart at the end. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/28/23 Full Review Audience Member A gripping film, and for me, emotionally-draining , but then I had family who were swept-up in the Vel d'Hiv deportation and others who survived the Holocaust by masquerading as French farmers. And I adore Kristen Scott Thomas. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Very effective film highlighting the horrors of this historical period. Partially sub-titled. Streamed it on Kanopy and did have to re-watch sections to clarify characters as the film spans large periods of time. Never forget. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A really interesting and emotional movie. It's always difficult to see movies of this horrible period in history and this is no different except that the greatest sorrow of this movie does not unfold in the camps. Indeed, this movie unfolds its history decades later in a unique, but still emotional manner. I do recommend it to all - a very memorable story! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review greg r Absolutely incredible Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An account of research by a journalist (Kristin Scott Thomas) into a shameful incident in French history intertwines with a story of a 10-year-old Jewish girl (Mélusine Mayance) from that time period.
Director
Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Producer
Stéphane Marsil
Screenwriter
Serge Joncour, Gilles Paquet-Brenner, Tatiana de Rosnay
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
TF1 Droits Audiovisuels, Hugo Productions, France 2 Cinéma, UGC, Studio 37
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Disturbing Situation/Holocaust)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 22, 2011, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Nov 4, 2011
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.7M
Runtime
1h 51m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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