April Fools' Day (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, April Fools' Day is a comedy film directed by Gilles Grangier, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Emile is a good mechanic whose clientele is very loyal. A bit naive, he is bamboozled by a seller who manages to sell him the full trappings of the perfect fisherman. No sooner did he regret that he bought, frightened by his wife's reaction to such expenditure. But he plans to try it ...
Who’s in it. April Fools' Day stars Bourvil as Émile Dupuy, Louis de Funès as Le garde-champêtre, Annie Cordy as Charlotte Dupuy and Jacqueline Noëlle as Annette Coindet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, April Fools' 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 April Fools' Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of April Fools' Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April Fools' Day (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for April Fools' Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is April Fools' Day worth watching?
- April Fools' Day holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April Fools' Day?
- April Fools' Day stars Bourvil, Louis de Funès, Annie Cordy, Jacqueline Noëlle and Maurice Biraud.
- When was April Fools' Day released?
- April Fools' Day was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.