That Night of Varennes
1982, French. Directed by Ettore Scola.
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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That Night of Varennes is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ettore ScolaDirector
- Jean-Louis BarraultNicolas Edmé Restif de la Bretonne
- Marcello MastroianniCasanova, Chevalier de Seingalt
- Hanna SchygullaCountess Sophie de la Borde
- Harvey KeitelThomas Paine
- Jean-Claude BrialyMonsieur Jacob
- Andréa FerréolMadame Adélaïde Gagnon
- Jean-Louis TrintignantMonsieur Sauce
- Michel VitoldDe Florange
- Laura BettiVirginia Capacelli
- Enzo JannacciItalian clown
- Pierre MaletEmile Delage, student revolutionary
- Daniel GélinDe Wendel
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1982
- Original title
- La Nuit de Varennes
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Sergio Amidei, Ettore Scola
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That Night of Varennes: quick answers
Is That Night of Varennes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is That Night of Varennes?
That Night of Varennes runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Does That Night of Varennes have a post-credits scene?
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That Night of Varennes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is That Night of Varennes on?
That Night of Varennes is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like That Night of Varennes?
If you liked That Night of Varennes, try Caesar and Cleopatra, Return of the Hero, The Young Karl Marx.
Who directed That Night of Varennes?
That Night of Varennes (1982) was directed by Ettore Scola and stars Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla.