Day for Night (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1973, Day for Night is a comedy and drama film directed by François Truffaut, running about 116 minutes. “A movie for people who love movies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
Who’s in it. Day for Night stars Jacqueline Bisset as Julie Baker, Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alphonse, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Alexandre and Valentina Cortese as Severine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Day for Night has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $850K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day for Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Day for Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Day for Night (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Day for Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Day for Night worth watching?
- Day for Night holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Day for Night?
- Day for Night stars Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Valentina Cortese and Dani.
- When was Day for Night released?
- Day for Night was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.