Jour de fête
1949, French. Directed by Jacques Tati.
Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Where to watch Jour de fête
Jour de fête is streaming on Criterion Channel and TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TatiDirector
- Jacques TatiFrançois, the postman
- Guy DecombleRoger
- Paul FrankeurMarcel
- Santa RelliRoger's wife
- Maine ValléeJeannette
- Roger RafalHairdresser
- Jacques BeauvaisCafe owner
- DelcassanGossip
- Alexandre WirtzCast
- Robert BalpoCastellan (uncredited)
- Jacques CottinBrass Band Member in 'Bondu' Café (uncredited)
- Gisèle LamyYoung girl on the way to fairground (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1949
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Henri Marquet, René Wheeler, Jacques Tati
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Jour de fête: quick answers
Is Jour de fête worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 259 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jour de fête?
Jour de fête runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Jour de fête have a post-credits scene?
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Jour de fête parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Jour de fête on?
Jour de fête is streaming on Criterion Channel and TCM in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jour de fête?
If you liked Jour de fête, try Ace of Aces, All Hands on Deck!, Mr. Bean's Holiday.
Who directed Jour de fête?
Jour de fête (1949) was directed by Jacques Tati and stars Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur.