A Week's Vacation (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, A Week's Vacation is a drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Laurence, a young schoolteacher from Lyon, takes a week's leave. During the break, she reflects on her career and her personal life.
Who’s in it. A Week's Vacation stars Nathalie Baye as Laurence Cuers, Gérard Lanvin as Pierre, Flore Fitzgerald as Anne and Philippe Noiret as Michel Descombes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Week's Vacation 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 A Week's Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Week's Vacation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Week's Vacation (1980)?
- In US, A Week's Vacation is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Week's Vacation worth watching?
- A Week's Vacation holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Week's Vacation?
- A Week's Vacation stars Nathalie Baye, Gérard Lanvin, Flore Fitzgerald, Philippe Noiret and Philippe Léotard.
- When was A Week's Vacation released?
- A Week's Vacation was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.