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Seen it?1962 | 29 min | Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and sci-fi fans. If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 148K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Marker
- Jean NégroniNarrator (voice)
- Hélène Chatelain
- Davos Hanich
- Jacques Ledoux
- André Heinrich
- Jacques Branchu
- Pierre Joffroy
- Étienne Becker
- Philbert von Lifchitz
- Ligia Branice