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Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (1953) poster

Movie The Rerun: 1950s

Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot

The pipe-smoking, well-meaning but clumsy Monsieur Hulot arrives at a seaside resort and disrupts the holiday routines of the other guests.

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The pipe-smoking, well-meaning but clumsy Monsieur Hulot arrives at a seaside resort and disrupts the holiday routines of the other guests.

Why watch Jacques Tati directed and stars as Monsieur Hulot, and the film drew 5,071,920 ticket sales in France.

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Where can I watch Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot?
In Canada: The Criterion Channel. In the UK: STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS, Prime Video (rent) and Prime Video (buy). In Australia: MUBI. In New Zealand: MUBI. In the US: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, Prime Video (rent) and Prime Video (buy).
What is Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot about?
The pipe-smoking, well-meaning but clumsy Monsieur Hulot arrives at a seaside resort and disrupts the holiday routines of the other guests.
Who is in the cast of Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot?
Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot stars Jacques Tati, André Dubois, Lucien Frégis, Raymond Carl and René Lacourt.
Who directed Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot?
Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot was directed by Jacques Tati.
When did Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot come out?
Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot was released on 25 February 1953.
How long is Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot?
Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot runs 99 minutes (1 h 39 min).

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