Hibernatus (1969) movie poster

Hibernatus (1969)

ThumbScore
👍 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 59% (RT: 59%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyScience Fiction

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Director
Édouard Molinaro
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (506 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
59%
Cast
Louis de Funès as Hubert de Tartas
Claude Gensac as Edmée de Tartas
Bernard Alane as Paul Fournier
Olivier de Funès as Didier de Tartas
Paul Préboist as Charles
Martine Kelly as Sophie
Claude Piéplu as Secrétaire général
Michael Lonsdale as Edouard Loriebat
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 506 votes. Critics scored it lower at 59%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Hubert de Tartas' life becomes a complete muddle when his wife's grandfather is unearthed after having spent 65 years in frozen hibernation in the polar circle. After being de-frosted, the Hibernating Man believes it is still the beginning of the century. Nothing is spared to keep that illusion alive. At the end of his rope, Hubert blurts out the truth and takes the man from Edwardian times on a crazy spree through an ultramodern Twentieth Century. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Hibernatus, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Louis de Funès spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The iconic poster for Hibernatus was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Hibernatus is a 1969 comedy, science fiction film directed by Édouard Molinaro. Hubert de Tartas' life becomes a complete muddle when his wife's grandfather is unearthed after having spent 65 years in frozen hibernation in the polar circle. After being de-frosted, the Hibernating Man believes it is still the beginning of the century.

Nothing is spared to keep that illusion alive. At the end of his rope, Hubert blurts out the truth and takes the man from Edwardian times on a crazy spree through an ultramodern Twentieth Century. The film has been rated by 506 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Hibernatus delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hibernatus (1969) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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