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Five Times Two

2004 · Movie · R · 90 min · ★ 6.4 · 64% critics

DramaRomance

A French couple’s breakup is traced through five key moments shown in reverse order, moving from separation back to the day they first meet. As the story rewinds through a dinner party, a birth, and a wedding, small choices and tensions reframe what came before, turning a familiar relationship arc into something more reflective and bittersweet.

Also known as 5x2

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Details
Original title
5x2
Years
2004
Release date
2004-09-01
Language
French
Rated
R
Runtime
90 min
Max quality
SD
Critic score
64/100
TMDB rating
6.4/10 (176 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an adult, realistic relationship drama told backwards, where each scene changes how you read the last; Not for you if you need clear answers, lighter romance, or dislike frank sex and conflict, and it may appeal to Swimming Pool fans.

Pros: reverse-ordered relationship snapshots; intense, honest performances; memorable music | Cons: emotionally uncomfortable at times; motivations left ambiguous; sexual content may jar

Themes

  • rape
  • neglect of one's spouse
  • pregnancy
  • marriage
  • vacation
  • exgattin
  • wedding
  • falling in love
  • relationship
  • divorce
  • ex-wife
  • voyeurism
  • +1 more

Awards & recognition

  • European Film Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by François Ozon