The Artist
2011 · Movie · PG-13 · 100 min · ★ 7.4 · 92% critics
In late-1920s Hollywood, a celebrated silent-film star faces an uncertain future as talking pictures take over. As his career wobbles, a rising young performer finds her moment, and their connection is tested by changing tastes, pride, and the shifting rules of fame.
Also known as L'artiste · Beauty Spot
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-10-12
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 92/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (3,519 votes)
- Box office
- $133,432,856
- Budget
- $15,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re in the mood for a nostalgic, mostly silent romance about fame and change, with gentle humor and heartfelt moments; Not for you if you dislike silent-film style or slower, familiar stories like Sideways.
Pros: charming silent-era homage; strong expressive performances; warm humor and emotion | Cons: familiar story beats; style may feel gimmicky; pacing can drag
Themes
- movie business
- hollywood
- black and white
- dog
- filmmaking
- mustache
- silent film
- marquee
- terrier
- movie star
- flapper
- silent film star
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Director · 2012
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 2012
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2012
- Academy Award — Best Original Score · 2012
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2012
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- César Award — Best Film · 2012
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2012
- Lumière Award — Best Film · 2012
- Lumière Awards · 2012
- European Film Award — Best Composer · 2011
- Palm Dog Award · 2011
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Score · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 2012 · nominated
- César Award — Best Actress · 2012 · nominated
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2012 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actor · 2011 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2011 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Composer · 2011 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2011 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jean Dujardin
as George Valentin
Bérénice Bejo
as Peppy Miller
John Goodman
as Al Zimmer
James Cromwell
as Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller
as Doris Valentin
Missi Pyle
as Constance Gray
Beth Grant
as Peppy's Maid
Ed Lauter
as Peppy's Butler
Joel Murray
as Policeman Fire
Elizabeth Tulloch
as Norma
Directed by Michel Hazanavicius