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Daybreak

1939Movie1 h 33 min

CrimeDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes92%89%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad crime movie about the mind and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.

Feels like

  • French Poetic Realism
  • Film Noir Classic
  • Fatalistic Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Doomed Romance
  • Atmospheric & Melancholic
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Character Study
  • Existential Tone

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Marcel Carné
Written by
Jacques Prévert, Jacques Viot
Produced by
Jean-Pierre Frogerais
Music by
Maurice Jaubert

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Facts

June 9, 1939 · 1 h 33 min · Violence, Suicide Themes

Released
June 9, 1939
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
25 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Daybreak?"

Questions about Daybreak

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Daybreak?

Criterion

In the United States, Daybreak streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Daybreak worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%).

Will I feel good after watching Daybreak?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Daybreak plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Daybreak in English?

French

No, it was made in French.