What the Day Owes the Night (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2012, What the Day Owes the Night is a drama and romance film directed by Alexandre Arcady, running about 182 minutes.
What it’s about. Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.
Who’s in it. What the Day Owes the Night stars Nora Arnezeder as Émilie, Fu'ad Aït Aattou as Younès / Jonas, Anne Parillaud as Madame Cazenave and Vincent Perez as Juan Rucillio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, What the Day Owes the Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What the Day Owes the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of What the Day Owes the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What the Day Owes the Night (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What the Day Owes the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What the Day Owes the Night worth watching?
- What the Day Owes the Night holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in What the Day Owes the Night?
- What the Day Owes the Night stars Nora Arnezeder, Fu'ad Aït Aattou, Anne Parillaud, Vincent Perez and Anne Consigny.
- When was What the Day Owes the Night released?
- What the Day Owes the Night was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 182 minutes.