Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime
Seen it?1968 | 94 min | Drama, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and 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 sci-fi fans. If you loved Interstellar or Primer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Recovering from an attempted suicide, a man is selected to participate in a time travel experiment that has only been tested on mice. A malfunction causes the man to experience moments from his past in a random order.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Resnais
- Claude RichClaude Ridder
- Olga Georges-PicotCatherine
- Anouk FerjacWiana Lust
- Van DoudeJan Rouffer
- Claire DuhamelJane Swolfs
- Bernard FressonBernard Hannecart
- Irène TuncMarcelle Hannecart
- Carla MarlierNicole
- Yvette EtiévantGermaine Coster
- Dominique Rozanle médecin de Crespel