Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- surreal
- playful
- arthouse film night
- french cinema evening
What critics said
Critics broadly admired the film's visual invention, humor, and youthful originality, though some found its story incoherent or insignificant.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Georges becomes intensely preoccupied with Marguerite after finding her wallet, while her curiosity about him redirects the encounter.
The wallet exchange and rituals of gratitude generate humor through disproportionate reactions and awkward social protocols.
The film's cinematic invention and visual pleasure were central to its critical praise, transforming quotidian encounters into stylized images.
Critics repeatedly described the work as youthful and original despite Resnais being 87, linking its energy to his long cinematic legacy.
Films like Wild Grass, and why
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
eccentric romantic pursuit, playful tonal shifts, and an offbeat french arthouse sensibility
8½
surreal comic ambiguity, unconventional desire, and formally inventive storytelling
The Green Ray
wry romantic tension, emotionally elusive characters, and refined european art-film style
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
quirky relationship dynamics, comic social observation, and sophisticated romantic unease
Movie Details
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Release Date
- 2009-11-04
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (90)
Cast
- André Dussollier
- Sabine Azéma
- Emmanuelle Devos
- Mathieu Amalric
- Anne Consigny
- Michel Vuillermoz
- Annie Cordy
- Nicolas Duvauchelle
- Roger Pierre
- Paul Crauchet
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Wild Grass about?
- A misplaced wallet turns an ordinary exchange into a mischievous, unsettling romance between two adults drawn toward each other by curiosity and obsession.
- What is Wild Grass like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wild Grass as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Wild Grass violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Wild Grass.
- What did critics think of Wild Grass?
- Critics broadly admired the film's visual invention, humor, and youthful originality, though some found its story incoherent or insignificant.
- Which films are like Wild Grass?
- Films with a similar feel include The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, 8½, The Green Ray, and The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
- How long is Wild Grass?
- Wild Grass runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wild Grass?
- In United States, Wild Grass is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video.
