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Where to Watch The Big Day (1949) in the US
- 1949
- Not Rated
- 1h 10m
- 7.2IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
Once a year the fair comes for one day to the little town 'Sainte-Severe-sur-Indre.' All inhabitants are scoffing at François, the postman, what he seems not to recognize. The rising of the flagstaff under his direction nearly leads into a catastrophe - but everybody tells him how important his work is. Sneering up François continues in the evening of the festive day. Made drunk, some 'friends' persuade him to watch a short-movie in a tent. This film is a stunt-show, covered as 'The modern delivery-techniques of the US-post. François takes it serious, not recognizing being teased. Next day, after getting sober in a goods wagon, he reorganizes his own delivery-methods. He has not the equipment, as his ideals in the short-movie have, but using only his bicycle, he makes good, funny progresses.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jacques Tati
- Writer
- Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet, René Wheeler
- Starring
- Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur
Details
- Release date
- May 11, 1949
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Where to Watch The Big Day (1949) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Big Day in the United States?
- The Big Day is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Big Day or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Big Day for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Big Day in the United States.
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