Zazie dans le Métro
Seen it?1960 | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Barbie, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
A brash and precocious ten-year-old comes to Paris for a whirlwind weekend with her rakish uncle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Louis Malle
- Catherine DemongeotZazie
- Philippe NoiretOncle Gabriel
- Hubert DeschampsTurandot
- Carla MarlierAlbertine
- Annie FratelliniMado
- Vittorio CaprioliTrouscaillon
- Yvonne ClechMadame Mouaque
- Odette PiquetLa Mère de Zazie
- Nicolas BatailleFédor
- Antoine RoblotCharles