Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 2009, Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) is a drama and family film directed by Ivan Calbérac, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A 12 year old girl and her 8 year old brother live one week with their mother and the next week with their father. The girl blamers her mother, a super businesswoman for the divorce and turns all her anger on her. She prefers the weeks with her father who is flat broke after leaving his bank job to give people free hugs on street corners. Her brother channels his sense of injustice into the battle to save the planet. As the school year progresses and her parents struggle to mend their lives and as the girl approaches her 13th birthday, she learns to see the world in a new way.
Who’s in it. Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) stars Mathilde Seigner as Marjorie, Bernard Campan as François, Bertille Chabert as Léa and Judith Davis as Pauline.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) worth watching?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation)?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) stars Mathilde Seigner, Bernard Campan, Bertille Chabert and Judith Davis.
- When was Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) released?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.