35 Shots of Rum
A tender, quietly rhythmic portrait of a widowed father and his daughter learning that love sometimes requires separation.
Overview
A poignant exploration of love and independence between a father and daughter navigating life's transitions.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- wistful
- melancholic
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as a subtle, emotionally eloquent, and profoundly observed family drama.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lionel and Joséphine have built a life so mutually dependent that their relationship resembles that of a couple.
The film conveys Lionel and Joséphine's changing relationship through subtle behavior, pauses, and domestic rituals.
Lionel recognizes that he must encourage Joséphine to leave their shared household and make her own way.
Lionel's work as a train conductor and the characters' movement through trains, taxis, and suburban spaces shape the film's social world.
Films like 35 Shots of Rum, and why
Tokyo Story
quiet family drama centered on parental love, emotional separation, and understated domestic intimacy
Still Walking
slow-burning arthouse drama about family bonds, generational change, and letting go
The Son's Room
tender coming-of-age drama shaped by an intimate parent-child relationship and lyrical observation
A Separation
emotionally subtle european family drama exploring attachment, absence, and difficult transitions
Movie Details
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Release Date
- 2009-02-18
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (91)
Cast
- Alex Descas
- Mati Diop
- Nicole Dogué
- Grégoire Colin
- Julieth Mars Toussaint
- Ingrid Caven
- Jean-Christophe Folly
- Adèle Ado
- Mario Canonge
- Stéphane Pocrain
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Metrograph
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is 35 Shots of Rum about?
- A tender, quietly rhythmic portrait of a widowed father and his daughter learning that love sometimes requires separation.
- What is 35 Shots of Rum like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 35 Shots of Rum as slow, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is 35 Shots of Rum violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in 35 Shots of Rum.
- What did critics think of 35 Shots of Rum?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a subtle, emotionally eloquent, and profoundly observed family drama.
- Which films are like 35 Shots of Rum?
- Films with a similar feel include Tokyo Story, Still Walking, The Son's Room, and A Separation.
- How long is 35 Shots of Rum?
- 35 Shots of Rum runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch 35 Shots of Rum?
- In United States, 35 Shots of Rum streams on Metrograph.
