That Old Dream That Moves (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2001, That Old Dream That Moves is a comedy and drama film directed by Alain Guiraudie, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A chronicle of queer lust set against a greasy metallic environment of the last days of a factory that is about to shut down. Among the workers forced to idle away until the end of the week, Jacques, a young technician is busy dismantling a machine while, without noticing it, turning on some of the men around him!
Who’s in it. That Old Dream That Moves stars Pierre Louis-Calixte as Jacques, Jean-Marie Combelles as Donand, Jean Ségani as Louis and Yves Dinse as Marc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, That Old Dream That Moves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Old Dream That Moves page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Old Dream That Moves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Old Dream That Moves (2001)?
- In US, That Old Dream That Moves is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is That Old Dream That Moves worth watching?
- That Old Dream That Moves holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Old Dream That Moves?
- That Old Dream That Moves stars Pierre Louis-Calixte, Jean-Marie Combelles, Jean Ségani, Yves Dinse and Serge Ribes.
- When was That Old Dream That Moves released?
- That Old Dream That Moves was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.