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Monsieur Hulot's Holiday

1953Movie1 h 27 minNR

Comedy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic906.9Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

It's laugh-vacation time!

Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.

Feels like

  • Gentle Slapstick
  • Seaside Resort
  • French Cinema
  • Classic Comedy
  • Sight Gags
  • Vacation Antics
  • International Stardom
  • Quirky Humor
  • Endearing Clown

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Tati
Written by
Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet, Jacques Lagrange
Produced by
Jacques Tati, Fred Orain
Music by
Alain Romans

Everyone

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Facts

February 25, 1953 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
February 25, 1953
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Available in
52 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?"

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Where can I stream Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?

HBO MaxKanopyYouTube TVCriterion

In the United States, Monsieur Hulot's Holiday streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Monsieur Hulot's Holiday make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?

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 Monsieur Hulot's Holiday in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.