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April Fools' Day

1954Movie1 h 42 min

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–40%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Summary

Emile is a good mechanic whose clientele is very loyal. A bit naive, he is bamboozled by a seller who manages to sell him the full trappings of the perfect fisherman. No sooner did he regret that he bought, frightened by his wife's reaction to such expenditure. But he plans to try it ...

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Gilles Grangier
Written by
Michel Audiard, Gérard Carlier
Produced by
Jean-Paul Guibert

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Facts

July 28, 1954 · 1 h 42 min · Comedy

Released
July 28, 1954
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Final Girl, Bring My Brown Pants, Scary Jack-in-the-Box +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is April Fools' Day worth watching?"

Questions about April Fools' Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is April Fools' Day worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.8).

Is April Fools' Day okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will April Fools' Day make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch April Fools' Day?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is April Fools' Day in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does April Fools' Day use?

Final GirlBring My Brown PantsScary Jack-in-the-BoxDeadly Rotary FanTwist EndingGood Girls Avoid AbortionExplosive CigarSomething Else Also RisesNavel-Deep NecklineDead Star WalkingEarn Your Happy EndingEvil Twinand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Final Girl, Bring My Brown Pants, and Scary Jack-in-the-Box.