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Jour de fête

1949Movie1 h 26 min

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%83%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

Summary

Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Tati
Written by
Jacques Tati, René Wheeler, Henri Marquet
Produced by
Fred Orain, André Paulvé
Music by
Jean Yatove

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Facts

May 11, 1949 · 1 h 26 min · Comedy

Released
May 11, 1949
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Jour de fête?"

Questions about Jour de fête

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Where can I stream Jour de fête?

CriterionTCM

In the United States, Jour de fête streams on Criterion and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Jour de fête worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Jour de fête okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Jour de fête make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Jour de fête?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Jour de fête in English?

French

No, it was made in French.