Jules and Jim
Seen it?1962 | 106 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Dangerous Liaisons or The Apartment, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 97 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 70K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Truffaut
- Jeanne MoreauCatherine
- Oskar WernerJules
- Henri SerreJim
- Marie DuboisThérèse
- Sabine HaudepinSabine
- Vanna UrbinoGilberte
- Serge RezvaniAlbert
- Anny NelsenLucie
- Michel SuborRécitant / Narrator (voix)
- Danielle BassiakLe compagnon d'Albert