The Eighth Day
"What a difference a day makes…"
Originally released in 1996. The Eighth Day is a drama film. directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
Starring Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, and Miou-Miou
Synopsis
Georges has Down syndrome, living at a mental-institution, Harry is a busy businessman, giving lectures for young aspiring salesmen. He is successful in his business life, but his social life is a disaster since his wife left him and took their two children with her. This weekend his children came by train to meet him, but Harry, working as always, forgot to pick them up. Neither his wife or his children want to see him again and he is driving around on the country roads, anguished and angry. He almost runs over Georges, on the run from the institution since everybody else went home with their parents except him, whose mother is dead. Harry tries to get rid of Georges but he won't leave his new friend. Eventually a special friendship forms between the two of them, a friendship which makes Harry a different person.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (307 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Daniel Auteuil
as Harry
Pascal Duquenne
as Georges
Miou-Miou
as Julie
Henri Garcin
as Bank manager
Isabelle Sadoyan
as Georges' Mother
Fabienne Loriaux
as Fabienne, Georges's sister
Juliette Van Dormael
as Juliette
Sabrina Leurquin
as Snack waitress
Dieudonné Kabongo
as Dustman
Michele Maes
as Nathalie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- D. A. Films
- Working Title Films
- Pan-Européenne
- TF1 Films Production
- RTL-TVi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eighth Day about?
Georges has Down syndrome, living at a mental-institution, Harry is a busy businessman, giving lectures for young aspiring salesmen. He is successful in his business life, but his social life is a ...
Who directed The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
How long is The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Eighth Day released?
The Eighth Day was released on May 22, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eighth Day?
The main cast of The Eighth Day includes Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou, Henri Garcin, Isabelle Sadoyan.
Is The Eighth Day worth watching?
The Eighth Day has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 307 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.