Hôtel du Nord
Seen it?1938 | 97 min | Romance, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 The Count of Monte Cristo or Before Sunset, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
On the meandering Canal St. Martin, at the Parisian Hôtel du Nord, a nearly fatal gunshot separates a dejected young couple. But, amid a sad but beautiful panorama of lively characters, love has the final say. Can life be a fairy tale?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 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 impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcel Carné
- AnnabellaRenée
- Jean-Pierre AumontPierre
- Louis JouvetMonsieur Edmond
- ArlettyRaymonde
- Paulette DubostGinette
- AndrexKenel
- André BrunotEmile Lecouvreur
- Henri BoscNazarède
- Marcel AndréLe chirurgien
- Bernard BlierProsper