Mon Oncle
"Mr Hulot takes a precious, playful ... and purely premeditated look at modern times ..."
Originally released in 1958. Mon Oncle is a comedy film. directed by Jacques Tati.
Starring Jacques Tati, Jean-Pierre Zola, and Adrienne Servantie
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (599 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Jacques Tati
as Monsieur Hulot
Jean-Pierre Zola
as Monsieur Arpel
Adrienne Servantie
as Madame Arpel
Lucien Frégis
as Monsieur Pichard
Betty Schneider
as Betty, Landlord's Daughter
Jean-François Martial
as Walter
Dominique Marie
as Neighbor
Yvonne Arnaud
as Georgette, the Housekeeper
Adelaide Danieli
as Madame Pichard
Alain Bécourt
as Gérald Arpel
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont Distribution
- Specta Films
- Alter Films
- Film del Centauro
- Cady Films
- gray-film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mon Oncle about?
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 night...
Who directed Mon Oncle?
Mon Oncle was directed by Jacques Tati.
How long is Mon Oncle?
Mon Oncle has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Mon Oncle released?
Mon Oncle was released on May 10, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mon Oncle?
The main cast of Mon Oncle includes Jacques Tati, Jean-Pierre Zola, Adrienne Servantie, Lucien Frégis, Betty Schneider.
Is Mon Oncle worth watching?
Mon Oncle has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 599 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.