The April Fools
“He has a wife. She has a husband. With so much in common they just have to fall in love.”
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss. They spend an innocent night in New York becoming more and more attracted to each other, so that when Catherine announces she intends to leave her husband and return to Paris, Howard asks to go along too.
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Where is The April Fools streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About The April Fools
The April Fools is a 1969 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast is led by Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.
The April Fools was produced by Cinema Center Films, Jalem Productions, and Cinema Center 100 Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 28, 1969, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Writers
- Hal Dresner
- Release date
- May 28, 1969
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Cinema Center Films, Jalem Productions, Cinema Center 100 Productions
The April Fools cast & crew
The April Fools was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and written by Hal Dresner.
The cast features Jack Lemmon as Howard Brubaker, Catherine Deneuve as Catherine Gunther, Peter Lawford as Ted Gunther, Jack Weston as Potter Shrader, Myrna Loy as Grace Greenlaw, and Charles Boyer as Andre Greenlaw.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Michel Hugo, and it was produced by Gordon Carroll.
Is The April Fools worth watching?
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, The April Fools is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The April Fools
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Cast of The April Fools
Jack Lemmon
Howard Brubaker
Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Gunther
Peter Lawford
Ted Gunther
Jack Weston
Potter Shrader
Myrna Loy
Grace Greenlaw
Charles Boyer
Andre Greenlaw
Kenneth Mars
Les Hopkins
Melinda Dillon
Leslie Hopkins
Harvey Korman
Matt Benson
Sally Kellerman
Phyllis Brubaker
Gary Dubin
Stanley Brubaker
Janice Carroll
Mimsy Shrader
The April Fools — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The April Fools in United States?
The April Fools is streaming on fuboTV in United States.
▸Is The April Fools on fuboTV?
Yes — The April Fools is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The April Fools in?
The April Fools is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The April Fools?
The April Fools runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The April Fools rated?
The April Fools is rated PG. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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