Jour de fête (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1949, Jour de fête is a comedy film directed by Jacques Tati, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
Who’s in it. Jour de fête stars Guy Decomble as Roger, Santa Relli as Roger's wife, Paul Frankeur as Marcel and Roger Rafal as Hairdresser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Jour de fête has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jour de fête page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jour de fête tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jour de fête (1949)?
- In US, Jour de fête is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jour de fête worth watching?
- Jour de fête holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jour de fête?
- Jour de fête stars Guy Decomble, Santa Relli, Paul Frankeur, Roger Rafal and Maine Vallée.
- When was Jour de fête released?
- Jour de fête was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.