Lover for a Day
2017, French. Directed by Philippe Garrel.
After a bad breakup, a college-aged Parisian moves into her father's flat only to discover that he is living with his new girlfriend - a young woman her age.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe GarrelDirector
- Éric CaravacaGilles
- Esther GarrelJeanne
- Louise ChevillotteAriane
- Laëtitia SpigarelliNarratrice (voice)
- Nicolas BridetLe prof
- Paul ToucangMatéo
- Félix KysylStéphane
- Michel CharrelLe patron du bar
- Marie SergeantYentel
- Raphaël NaaszLe jeune homme à la cigarette
- Justine BacheletL'amie du resto
- Christian BouilletteL'ivrogne
Details
- Released
- 31 May 2017
- Original title
- L'Amant d'un jour
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Philippe Garrel, Jean-Claude Carrière, Arlette Langmann
- Box office
- $24K
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Lover for a Day: quick answers
Is Lover for a Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lover for a Day?
Lover for a Day runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Lover for a Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lover for a Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lover for a Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Lover for a Day on?
Lover for a Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 May 2017. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lover for a Day?
If you liked Lover for a Day, try The Mother, Middle of the Night, Kung-Fu Master!.
Who directed Lover for a Day?
Lover for a Day (2017) was directed by Philippe Garrel and stars Éric Caravaca, Esther Garrel, Louise Chevillotte.