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Donkey Skin

Seen it?

1970 | 90 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Music, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Enchanted or The Princess Bride, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jacques Demy

  • Catherine DeneuvePrincess 'Donkey Skin'/ The Queen
  • Jacques PerrinPrince Charming
  • Jean MaraisThe King
  • Delphine SeyrigThe Fairy
  • Fernand LedouxThe Red King
  • Micheline PresleThe Red Queen
  • Sacha PitoëffThe Prime Minister
  • Henri CrémieuxThe Chief Doctor
  • Pierre ReppThibaut
  • Louise ChevalierThe Old Farmer