The read
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 98% of the 439 1960s comedy movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic99/100
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
696 audience votes
Key crew
- Jacques TatiDirector
- Jacques TatiScreenplay
- Art BuchwaldScreenplay
- Jacques LagrangeScreenplay
- Francis LemarqueOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jacques TatiMonsieur Hulot
- Barbara DennekYoung Tourist
- Rita MaidenMr. Schultz's Companion
- France RumillyWoman Selling Eyeglasses
- France DelahalleShopper in Department Store
- Valérie CamilleMr. Lacs's Secretary
- Erika DentzlerMme. Giffard
- Nicole RaySinger
- Yvette DucreuxHat Check Girl
- Nathalie JemCustomer of the Royal Garden
- Jacqueline LecomteYoung Tourist's Friend
- Olivia PoliCustomer of the Royal Garden
Themes
paris, francemodernityrestaurantmodern societyglassamerican touriststeelsatiricalhilarious
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