A Day in the Country (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1946, A Day in the Country is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. The family of a Parisian shop-owner spends a day in the country. The daughter falls in love with a man at the inn, where they spend the day.
Who’s in it. A Day in the Country stars Sylvia Bataille as Henriette, Jane Marken as Madame Dufour, Georges D'Arnoux as Henri and Jacques Brunius as Rodolphe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Day in the Country has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 A Day in the Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day in the Country tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day in the Country (1946)?
- In US, A Day in the Country is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, 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 A Day in the Country worth watching?
- A Day in the Country holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Day in the Country?
- A Day in the Country stars Sylvia Bataille, Jane Marken, Georges D'Arnoux, Jacques Brunius and André Gabriello.
- When was A Day in the Country released?
- A Day in the Country was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.