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A Day in the Country

1946Movie41 min

DramaRomance
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

Summary

The family of a Parisian shop-owner spends a day in the country. The daughter falls in love with a man at the inn, where they spend the day.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jean Renoir
Written by
Jean Renoir
Produced by
Pierre Braunberger
Music by
Joseph Kosma

Everyone

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Facts

May 21, 1946 · 41 min · Drama, Romance, Comedy

Released
May 21, 1946
Runtime
41 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Facecam, City Mouse, Extremely Short Timespan +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Day in the Country?"

Questions about A Day in the Country

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Day in the Country?

HBO MaxYouTube TVCriterionDarkroomTCM

In the United States, A Day in the Country streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV, Criterion, and TCM, and it is free with ads on Darkroom. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is A Day in the Country worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is A Day in the Country good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will A Day in the Country make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is A Day in the Country in English?

French

No, it was made in French.