Routine Pleasures (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1986, Routine Pleasures is a documentary film directed by Jean-Pierre Gorin, running about 81 minutes.

What it’s about. Jean-Pierre Gorin interacts with a club of model railroad train enthusiasts and his mentor, artist/writer Manny Farber.

Who’s in it. Routine Pleasures stars Jean-Pierre Gorin as Himself, Manny Farber as Himself (Archive photos) and Jean-Luc Godard as Himself (Archive photos).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Routine Pleasures 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 Routine Pleasures page.

If you liked it. Fans of Routine Pleasures tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Routine Pleasures (1986)?
In US, Routine Pleasures is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Routine Pleasures worth watching?
Routine Pleasures holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Routine Pleasures?
Routine Pleasures stars Jean-Pierre Gorin, Manny Farber and Jean-Luc Godard.
When was Routine Pleasures released?
Routine Pleasures was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.