The Eighth Day
“What a difference a day makes…”
An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Canal VOD, Amazon Video, Pathé Home |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About The Eighth Day
The Eighth Day is a 1996 French-language drama film directed by Jaco Van Dormael. The cast is led by Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings.
The Eighth Day was produced by D. A. Films, Working Title, and Pan-Européenne and made in Belgium and France. It was released on May 22, 1996, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jaco Van Dormael
- Writers
- Jaco Van Dormael
- Release date
- May 22, 1996
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Production
- D. A. Films, Working Title, Pan-Européenne
The Eighth Day cast & crew
The Eighth Day was directed by Jaco Van Dormael and written by Jaco Van Dormael.
The cast features Daniel Auteuil as Harry, Pascal Duquenne as Georges, Miou-Miou as Julie, Henri Garcin as Bank manager, Isabelle Sadoyan as Georges' Mother, and Fabienne Loriaux as Fabienne, Georges's sister.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pierre van Dormael, cinematography is by Walther van den Ende, and it was produced by Philippe Godeau.
Is The Eighth Day worth watching?
The Eighth Day holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 321 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Eighth Day is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Eighth Day
Daniel Auteuil
Harry
Pascal Duquenne
Georges
Miou-Miou
Julie
Henri Garcin
Bank manager
Isabelle Sadoyan
Georges' Mother
Fabienne Loriaux
Fabienne, Georges's sister
Juliette Van Dormael
Juliette
Sabrina Leurquin
Snack waitress
Dieudonné Kabongo
Dustman
Michele Maes
Nathalie
Alice van Dormael
Alice
Marie-Pierre Meinzel
Shoe store saleswoman
The Eighth Day — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Eighth Day in United States?
The Eighth Day is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Eighth Day in?
The Eighth Day is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is The Eighth Day rated?
The Eighth Day is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 321 ratings.
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