The Young Girls of Rochefort

…They're singing and dancing in the streets.

1967 • 126 min • Romance · Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

In the seaside town of Rochefort, twin sisters Delphine and Solange dream of love and artistic fulfillment beyond their quiet lives. As sailors, artists, musicians, and chance visitors pass through town during a weekend fair, a web of near-misses and romantic longing brings ideal partners tantalizingly close—without their realizing it.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

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Twin sisters Delphine and Solange yearn for love and artistic success in their quiet seaside town. A fair brings a weekend of near-misses and romantic longing as ideal partners pass through, each seeking their own destiny. This charming musical explores dreams, serendipity, and the pursuit of happiness.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some characters smoke cigarettes casually
Discussions of unrequited love and longing
A few mild romantic embraces

What it models well

Pursuing dreams and passions
The joy of music and dance
Hope and optimism
Strong sibling bonds

Talk about it after

How fate and chance encounters can shape our lives
The importance of following your dreams, even if they seem far away
Finding beauty and inspiration in everyday life
The different forms love can take, from familial to romantic

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