Day for Night
1973, French. Directed by François Truffaut.
A movie for people who love movies.
A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 686 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Day for Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 May 1973.
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Cast & crew
- François TruffautDirector
- Jacqueline BissetJulie Baker
- Valentina CorteseSéverine
- DaniLiliane, the Trainee Script Girl
- Alexandra StewartStacey
- Jean-Pierre AumontAlexandre
- Jean ChampionBertrand, the Producer
- Jean-Pierre LéaudAlphonse
- François TruffautFerrand, the Director
- Niké ArrighiOdile, the Makeup Artist
- Nathalie BayeJoelle, the Script Girl
- Maurice SevenoTV Reporter
- David MarkhamDoctor Michael Nelson
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1973
- Original title
- La Nuit américaine
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard, Suzanne Schiffman
- Budget
- $700K
- Box office
- $850K
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Day for Night: quick answers
Is Day for Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 686 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Day for Night?
Day for Night runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Day for Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Day for Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Day for Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Day for Night is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Day for Night on?
Day for Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 May 1973. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Day for Night?
If you liked Day for Night, try Young Adult, Hollywood Ending, Call My Agent! The Movie.
Who directed Day for Night?
Day for Night (1973) was directed by François Truffaut and stars Jacqueline Bisset, Valentina Cortese, Dani.