Daybreak (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1939, Daybreak is a drama and crime film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events the led him to the killing.
Who’s in it. Daybreak stars Jean Gabin as François, Jacqueline Laurent as Françoise, Jules Berry as M. Valentin and Arletty as Clara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Daybreak has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daybreak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daybreak tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daybreak (1939)?
- In US, Daybreak is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daybreak worth watching?
- Daybreak holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Daybreak?
- Daybreak stars Jean Gabin, Jacqueline Laurent, Jules Berry, Arletty and Mady Berry.
- When was Daybreak released?
- Daybreak was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.