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PlayTime

19671h 55mComedy
directed by Jacques Tati

“An incomparable spectacle.”

7.6 / 10 Compare with…33 stills

Ratings report

My score
7.6 / 10
TMDB
7.7 / 10
673 votes
IMDb
7.8 / 10
28,867 votes
Metacritic
99 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
98%

The scorecard 7.6 / 10

Content 3 Form 4.6
CONTENT · 3 Originality5Character2Continuity3Suspense2Message3FORM · 4.6 Acting4Cinematography5Sound4Directing5Design5Overall7.6 / 10
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Synopsis

Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.

Cast

Jacques Tati·Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek·Young Tourist
Rita Maiden·Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly·Woman Selling Eyeglasses
France Delahalle·Shopper in Department Store
Valérie Camille·Mr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika Dentzler·Mme. Giffard
Nicole Ray·Singer
Yvette Ducreux·Hat Check Girl
Nathalie Jem·Customer of the Royal Garden

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