Those Were the Days (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1995, Those Were the Days is a drama film directed by Didier Haudepin, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The grueling, emotionally torturous world of French preparatory schools provides the framework for this mystery. The deliberately rigorous courses are designed to prepare students to take the brutal examinations for entry into the elite Grand Ecoles, where a select few will gain the skills and education needed to insure a bright, prosperous future for themselves. The story centers on Delphine, a girl from the lower classes, and the upper class Claude. Both young women aspire to attend the Ecole Normale Superieure on the Rue d'Ulm. Delphine lives in humble public housing with her dull mother and two young brothers while Claude, who considers herself a Communist, lives in luxury with her own servant; she is sexually involved with fellow- student, Axel, who thinks himself a fascist.
Who’s in it. Those Were the Days stars Élodie Bouchez as Delphine, Melvil Poupaud as Axel, Sophie Aubry as Claude and Gaël Morel as Bertrand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Those Were the Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Those Were the Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those Were the Days tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Those Were the Days (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those Were the Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Those Were the Days worth watching?
- Those Were the Days holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Those Were the Days?
- Those Were the Days stars Élodie Bouchez, Melvil Poupaud, Sophie Aubry, Gaël Morel and Blandine Lenoir.
- When was Those Were the Days released?
- Those Were the Days was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.