A Sunday in Hell (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1977, A Sunday in Hell is a documentary film directed by Jørgen Leth, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. A chronology of the 1976 Paris-Roubaix bicycle race from the perspective of participants, organizers and spectators.

Who’s in it. A Sunday in Hell stars Roger De Vlaeminck as Himself, Marc Demeyer as Himself, Freddy Maertens as Himself and Eddy Merckx as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Sunday in Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Sunday in Hell page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Sunday in Hell tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Sunday in Hell (1977)?
In US, A Sunday in Hell is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Sunday in Hell worth watching?
A Sunday in Hell holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Sunday in Hell?
A Sunday in Hell stars Roger De Vlaeminck, Marc Demeyer, Freddy Maertens, Eddy Merckx and Ole Ritter.
When was A Sunday in Hell released?
A Sunday in Hell was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.