PlayTime
“An incomparable spectacle.”
Synopsis
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Reissue Trailer 2014Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-23
Top Cast
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Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek
Young Tourist
Rita Maiden
Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly
Woman Selling Eyeglasses
France Delahalle
Shopper in Department Store
Valérie Camille
Mr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika Dentzler
Mme. Giffard
Nicole Ray
Singer
Yvette Ducreux
Hat Check Girl
Nathalie Jem
Customer of the Royal Garden
Jacqueline Lecomte
Young Tourist's Friend
Olivia Poli
Customer of the Royal Garden
Alice Field
Customer of the Royal Garden
Sophie Wennek
Customer of the Royal Garden
Evy Cavallaro
Customer of the Royal Garden
Laure Paillette
Lamp Woman #1
Colette Proust
Lamp Woman #2
Luce Bonifassy
Customer of the Royal Garden
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tati
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Tati, Art Buchwald, Jacques Lagrange
- Original Score
- Francis Lemarque
- Original Title
- PlayTime
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Jolly Film, Specta Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati, Art Buchwald, Jacques Lagrange
Francis Lemarque
Jean Badal, Andréas Winding
Gérard Pollicand
Bernard Maurice
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tati
Director
Jacques Tati
Screenplay
Bernard Maurice
Producer
Art Buchwald
Screenplay
Jacques Lagrange
Screenplay
Jean Badal
Director of Photography
Andréas Winding
Director of Photography
Francis Lemarque
Original Music Composer
Gérard Pollicand
Editor
Eugène Roman
Production Design
Jacques Cottin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About PlayTime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is PlayTime about?
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
Who directed PlayTime?
PlayTime was directed by Jacques Tati.
Who stars in PlayTime?
The principal cast of PlayTime includes Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, France Rumilly, France Delahalle.
When was PlayTime released and how long is it?
PlayTime was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for PlayTime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for PlayTime was composed by Francis Lemarque.
What is the age rating and content advisory for PlayTime?
PlayTime holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.