Mon Oncle (1958) movie poster

Mon Oncle (1958)

Mon oncle
"Mr Hulot takes a precious, playful ... and purely premeditated look at modern times ..."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 89% (RT: 94%, MC: 84) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 58m
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (607 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Metacritic
84
Cast
Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot
Jean-Pierre Zola as Monsieur Arpel
Adrienne Servantie as Madame Arpel
Lucien Frรฉgis as Monsieur Pichard
Betty Schneider as Betty, Landlord's Daughter
Dominique Marie as Neighbor
Yvonne Arnaud as Georgette, the Housekeeper
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 607 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 89%.
Overview
Genial, bumbling Monsieur Hulot loves his top-floor apartment in a grimy corner of the city, and cannot fathom why his sister's family has moved to the suburbs. Their house is an ultra-modern nightmare, which Hulot only visits for the sake of stealing away his rambunctious young nephew. Hulot's sister, however, wants to win him over to her new way of life, and conspires to set him up with a wife and job. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Mon Oncle, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1958 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Mon Oncle is a 1958 comedy film directed by Jacques Tati. Genial, bumbling Monsieur Hulot loves his top-floor apartment in a grimy corner of the city, and cannot fathom why his sister's family has moved to the suburbs. Their house is an ultra-modern nightmare, which Hulot only visits for the sake of stealing away his rambunctious young nephew.

Hulot's sister, however, wants to win him over to her new way of life, and conspires to set him up with a wife and job. The film has been rated by 607 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Mon Oncle 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. Mon Oncle (1958) 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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