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The Decline of the American Empire

1986 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 6.7 · 73% critics

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A group of university friends spend a day preparing a dinner and meeting up afterward, splitting into men and women as they trade candid, often provocative talk about sex, relationships, and personal values. As the evening brings everyone together, old connections and new tensions surface, turning a social gathering into a sharp, talk-driven comedy-drama about desire and modern life.

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Details
Original title
Le Déclin de l'empire américain
Years
1986
Release date
1986-06-19
Language
French
Runtime
101 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
73/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (174 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like talky, adult comedy-dramas built around sharp debates, messy relationships, and social satire; Not for you if you want lots of action or subtle sexual content, though fans of May Fools may connect with it.

Pros: bold, candid conversations; funny and thoughtful moments; simple, watchable setup | Cons: heavy on sex talk; can feel pretentious; some scenes uncomfortable

Awards & recognition

  • Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award — Best Motion Picture · 1987
  • Toronto International Film Festival Award — Best Canadian Film · 1986
  • Prix Luc-Perreault
  • Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 1987 · nominated
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 1987 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Denys Arcand