Lover for a Day
After a bad breakup, a college-aged Parisian moves into her father's flat only to discover that he is living with his new girlfriend - a young woman her age.
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About Lover for a Day
Lover for a Day is a 2017 French-language drama and romance film directed by Philippe Garrel. The cast is led by Éric Caravaca, Esther Garrel, Louise Chevillotte. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Lover for a Day was produced by SBS Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, and Le Fresnoy and made in France. It was released on May 31, 2017, and carries a 15 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Philippe Garrel
- Writers
- Caroline Deruas, Arlette Langmann, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Release date
- May 31, 2017
- OTT release
- March 31, 2018
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- SBS Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, Le Fresnoy
Lover for a Day cast & crew
Lover for a Day was directed by Philippe Garrel and written by Caroline Deruas, Arlette Langmann, and Jean-Claude Carrière.
The cast features Éric Caravaca as Gilles, Esther Garrel as Jeanne, Louise Chevillotte as Ariane, Laëtitia Spigarelli as Narratrice (voice), Nicolas Bridet as Le prof, and Paul Toucang as Matéo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean-Louis Aubert, cinematography is by Renato Berta, and it was produced by Saïd Ben Saïd and Michel Merkt.
Is Lover for a Day worth watching?
Lover for a Day holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Lover for a Day is worth a place on your watchlist.
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It first became available to stream digitally on March 31, 2018.
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Cast of Lover for a Day
Éric Caravaca
Gilles
Esther Garrel
Jeanne
Louise Chevillotte
Ariane
Laëtitia Spigarelli
Narratrice (voice)
Nicolas Bridet
Le prof
Paul Toucang
Matéo
Félix Kysyl
Stéphane
Michel Charrel
Le patron du bar
Marie Sergeant
Yentel
Raphaël Naasz
Le jeune homme à la cigarette
Justine Bachelet
L'amie du resto
Christian Bouillette
L'ivrogne
Lover for a Day — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lover for a Day in United States?
Lover for a Day is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Lover for a Day in?
Lover for a Day is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lover for a Day?
Lover for a Day runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
▸What is Lover for a Day rated?
Lover for a Day is rated 15. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
▸When did Lover for a Day release on OTT?
Lover for a Day became available digitally on March 31, 2018.
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