Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953) movie poster

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)

Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot
"It's laugh-vacation time!"
ThumbScore
👍 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 95% (RT: 100%, MC: 90) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 27m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (516 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metacritic
90
Cast
Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot
Nathalie Pascaud as Martine
Micheline Rolla as The Aunt
Valentine Camax as Englishwoman
André Dubois as Commandant
Lucien Frégis as Hotel Proprietor
Raymond Carl as Waiter
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 516 votes. Critics gave it 95%.
Overview
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1953 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is a 1953 comedy film directed by Jacques Tati. Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.

The film has been rated by 516 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Monsieur Hulot's Holiday 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.

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953) 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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