They Met on Skis
Seen it?1940 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among fans of a well-timed joke and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 24 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
The owner of the place of Chamonix covets the inn, run by the Michel's uncle, whose business goes bad. Michel decides to participate in a ski competition to help uncle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harry R. Sokal, Christian-Jaque
- Max DearlyBarsac
- Wissia DinaHélène
- Jean TissierLe président de la ligue contre le bruit
- Marcel MouloudjiPierrot
- Assia GranatouroffGinette
- Mila ParélyNicole
- Maurice BaquetBoulot
- Fernand CharpinOncle Justin, l'aubergiste
- Henri PreslesMichel
- Madeleine SuffelMlle Fleuriot