Mon Oncle (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1958, Mon Oncle is a comedy film directed by Jacques Tati, running about 118 minutes. “Mr Hulot takes a precious, playful ... and purely premeditated look at modern times ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mon Oncle stars Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot, Jean-Pierre Zola as Monsieur Arpel, Adrienne Servantie as Madame Arpel and Lucien Frégis as Monsieur Pichard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Mon Oncle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mon Oncle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mon Oncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mon Oncle (1958)?
- In US, Mon Oncle is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mon Oncle worth watching?
- Mon Oncle holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mon Oncle?
- Mon Oncle stars Jacques Tati, Jean-Pierre Zola, Adrienne Servantie, Lucien Frégis and Betty Schneider.
- When was Mon Oncle released?
- Mon Oncle was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.