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Hôtel du Nord

1938, French. Directed by Marcel Carné.

On the meandering Canal St. Martin, at the Parisian Hôtel du Nord, a nearly fatal gunshot separates a dejected young couple. But, amid a sad but beautiful panorama of lively characters, love has the final say. Can life be a fairy tale?

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Runtime
1h 37m
Post-credits
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Language
French
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Hôtel du Nord is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.

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Released
17 December 1938
Country
France
Written by
Henri Jeanson, Jean Aurenche
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What Hôtel du Nord is based on

Hôtel du Nord is based on L'Hôtel du Nord (1929) by Eugène Dabit.

  • 1929

    L'Hôtel du Nord

    By Eugène Dabit

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Is Hôtel du Nord worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 168 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Hôtel du Nord?

Hôtel du Nord runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

Does Hôtel du Nord have a post-credits scene?

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Hôtel du Nord parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is Hôtel du Nord on?

Hôtel du Nord is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Hôtel du Nord?

If you liked Hôtel du Nord, try Water Lilies, The Lovers, Goodbye Again.

Who directed Hôtel du Nord?

Hôtel du Nord (1938) was directed by Marcel Carné and stars Annabella, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Louis Jouvet.

What is Hôtel du Nord based on?

Hôtel du Nord is based on L'Hôtel du Nord (1929) by Eugène Dabit.

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