That Night of Varennes
Seen it?1982 | 151 min | History, Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 history buffs. If you loved Les Misérables, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 31 min.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ettore Scola
- Jean-Louis BarraultNicolas Edmé Restif de la Bretonne
- Marcello MastroianniCasanova, Chevalier de Seingalt
- Hanna SchygullaCountess Sophie de la Borde
- Harvey KeitelThomas Paine
- Jean-Claude BrialyMonsieur Jacob
- Andréa FerréolMadame Adélaïde Gagnon
- Jean-Louis TrintignantMonsieur Sauce
- Michel VitoldDe Florange
- Laura BettiVirginia Capacelli
- Enzo JannacciItalian clown