A Hell of a Day (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2001, A Hell of a Day is a comedy and drama film directed by Marion Vernoux, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Some days turn out to be simply unforgettable. For Marie, it all starts with a pregnancy test… that proves positive, a car accident and being fired from her job... For Hortense, mobile phone in hand, the frantic quest for sexual satisfaction begins in a traffic jam... For both Luis and Maurice, the unexpected appearance of a loved one pitches them into a world of dreams and nightmares. While some of the characters know each other, others come into contact by chance. One woman profits from all this, the other is shattered. One will have gone looking for trouble, the other will have asked for nothing. There'll be no fatalities.
Who’s in it. A Hell of a Day stars Karin Viard as Hortense Lassalle, Hélène Fillières as Marie Larue, Victor Lanoux as Maurice Degombert and Jane Birkin as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Hell of a 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 A Hell of a Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hell of a Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hell of a Day (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Hell of a Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Hell of a Day worth watching?
- A Hell of a Day holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Hell of a Day?
- A Hell of a Day stars Karin Viard, Hélène Fillières, Victor Lanoux, Jane Birkin and Sergi López.
- When was A Hell of a Day released?
- A Hell of a Day was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
