The Eighth Day
1996, French. Directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
What a difference a day makes…
An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 326 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jaco Van DormaelDirector
- Daniel AuteuilHarry
- Pascal DuquenneGeorges
- Miou-MiouJulie
- Henri GarcinBank manager
- Isabelle SadoyanGeorges' Mother
- Fabienne LoriauxFabienne, Georges's sister
- Juliette Van DormaelJuliette
- Sabrina LeurquinSnack waitress
- Dieudonné KabongoDustman
- Michele MaesNathalie
- Alice van DormaelAlice
- Marie-Pierre MeinzelShoe store saleswoman
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1996
- Original title
- Le Huitième Jour
- Country
- Belgium, France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jaco Van Dormael
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The Eighth Day: quick answers
Is The Eighth Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 326 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Eighth Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Eighth Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Eighth Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Eighth Day is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Eighth Day on?
The Eighth Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 May 1996. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Eighth Day?
If you liked The Eighth Day, try Fast Girls, Young Mothers, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day (1996) was directed by Jaco Van Dormael and stars Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou.