Break of Day (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Break of Day is a notable film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A perfect summer divertissement, the very rare Break of Day is based on the quasi-autobiographical novel by Colette, a serene, sometimes joyous meditation in which the novelist puzzles through the state in which she found herself, an older woman, traduced and misused in love, fearing that she would never be wanted again. Instead of obsessing on loss, she insists, one must accept it; at a certain age one must recognize the limits of human relationships and transfer one's attentions to nature.
Who’s in it. Break of Day stars Danièle Delorme as Colette, Dominique Sanda as Hélène Clément, Jean Sorel as Vial and Orane Demazis as Sido.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Break of Day 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 Break of Day page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Break of Day (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Break of Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Break of Day worth watching?
- Break of Day holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Break of Day?
- Break of Day stars Danièle Delorme, Dominique Sanda, Jean Sorel and Orane Demazis.
- When was Break of Day released?
- Break of Day was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.