A Room in Town
Set against the backdrop of an increasingly violent strike, a worker falls in love with the middle-class daughter of his landlady.
Where to watch A Room in Town in United States
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Where is A Room in Town streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | — | LaCinetek |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About A Room in Town
A Room in Town is a 1982 French-language drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy. The cast is led by Dominique Sanda, Richard Berry, Michel Piccoli. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
A Room in Town was produced by TF1 Films Production, UGC Films, and Top n°1 and made in France. It was released on October 27, 1982.
- Director
- Jacques Demy
- Writers
- Jacques Demy
- Release date
- October 27, 1982
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- TF1 Films Production, UGC Films, Top n°1
A Room in Town cast & crew
A Room in Town was directed by Jacques Demy and written by Jacques Demy.
The cast features Dominique Sanda as Édith, Richard Berry as François Guilbaud, Michel Piccoli as Edmond Leroyer, Fabienne Guyon as Violette Pelletier, Anna Gaylor as Madame Pelletier, and Jean-François Stévenin as Dambiel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Colombier, cinematography is by Jean Penzer, and it was produced by Christine Gouze-Rénal.
Is A Room in Town worth watching?
A Room in Town holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, A Room in Town is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Room in Town
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Cast of A Room in Town
Dominique Sanda
Édith
Richard Berry
François Guilbaud
Michel Piccoli
Edmond Leroyer
Fabienne Guyon
Violette Pelletier
Anna Gaylor
Madame Pelletier
Jean-François Stévenin
Dambiel
Danielle Darrieux
Margot Langlois
Jean-Louis Rolland
Ménager
Marie-France Roussel
Mme Sforza
Georges Blaness
Chef des CRS
Yann Dedet
Ouvrier
Nicolas Hossein
Ouvrier
A Room in Town — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Room in Town in United States?
A Room in Town is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is A Room in Town on Criterion Channel?
Yes — A Room in Town is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Room in Town in?
A Room in Town is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Room in Town?
A Room in Town runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is A Room in Town rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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