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Mon Oncle (1958)

"Mr Hulot takes a precious, playful ... and purely premeditated look at modern times ..."

7.419581h 58mFR
Comedy

Directed by Jacques Tati

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

FR

Release

May 10, 1958

Director

Jacques Tati

Official Trailer

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Overview

Genial, bumbling Monsieur Hulot loves his top-floor apartment in a grimy corner of the city, and cannot fathom why his sister's family has moved to the suburbs. Their house is an ultra-modern nightmare, which Hulot only visits for the sake of stealing away his rambunctious young nephew. Hulot's sist...

Cast

Jacques Tati

Jacques Tati

Monsieur Hulot

Jean-Pierre Zola

Jean-Pierre Zola

Monsieur Arpel

Adrienne Servantie

Adrienne Servantie

Madame Arpel

Lucien Frégis

Lucien Frégis

Monsieur Pichard

Betty Schneider

Betty Schneider

Betty, Landlord's Daughter

Jean-François Martial

Jean-François Martial

Walter

Dominique Marie

Dominique Marie

Neighbor

Yvonne Arnaud

Yvonne Arnaud

Georgette, the Housekeeper

Adelaide Danieli

Adelaide Danieli

Madame Pichard

Alain Bécourt

Alain Bécourt

Gérald Arpel

Régis Fontenay

Régis Fontenay

Braces Dealer

Claude Badolle

Claude Badolle

Ragman

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mon Oncle (1958), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Genial, bumbling Monsieur Hulot loves his top-floor apartment in a grimy corner of the city, and cannot fathom why his sister's family has moved to the suburbs. Their house is an ultra-modern nightmare, which Hulot only visits for the sake of stealing away his rambunctious young nephew. Hulot's sister, however, wants to win him over to her new way of life, and conspires to set him up with a wife and job.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mon Oncle. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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