Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- gentle
- bittersweet
- quiet date night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film pleasant and tender, with its central performances and gentle romantic appeal offset by a somewhat conventional premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nathalie remains shaped by her husband’s death before becoming involved with Markus years later.
French office worker Nathalie is courted by her Swedish colleague Markus.
The film contrasts Nathalie’s bereavement and established expectations with her surprising connection to Markus.
Nathalie and Markus are co-workers, and her professional environment shapes the relationship’s development.
Films like Delicacy, and why
The Broken Circle Breakdown
Like Delicacy, it combines grief, an unexpected relationship, gentle comedy, and emotionally restrained romance.
The Lunchbox
Shares a warm, bittersweet romantic tone and a story of love emerging after loss.
Priceless
Comparable for its French setting, understated workplace-adjacent romance, and wistful comic drama.
Movie Details
- Directors
- David Foenkinos, Stéphane Foenkinos
- Release Date
- 2011-12-20
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (487)
Cast
- Audrey Tautou
- François Damiens
- Mélanie Bernier
- Joséphine de Meaux
- Pio Marmaï
- Bruno Todeschini
- Marc Citti
- Alexandre Pavloff
- Monique Chaumette
- Vittoria Scognamiglio
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Cohen Media Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, 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 Delicacy about?
- A grieving French office worker finds an unexpected second chance at love with an unconventional Swedish colleague.
- What is Delicacy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Delicacy as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Delicacy violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Delicacy.
- What did critics think of Delicacy?
- Critics generally found the film pleasant and tender, with its central performances and gentle romantic appeal offset by a somewhat conventional premise.
- Which films are like Delicacy?
- Films with a similar feel include The Broken Circle Breakdown, The Lunchbox, and Priceless.
- How long is Delicacy?
- Delicacy runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Delicacy?
- In United States, Delicacy streams on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.
