Muriel, or the Time of Return
1963, French. Directed by Alain Resnais.
In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Muriel, or the Time of Return is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alain ResnaisDirector
- Delphine SeyrigHélène Aughain
- Jean-Pierre KérienAlphonse Noyard
- Jean-Baptiste ThiérréeBernard Aughain
- Nita KleinFrançoise
- Claude SainvalRoland de Smoke
- Laurence BadieClaudie
- Martine VatelMarie-Dominique, aka Marie-Do
- Philippe LaudenbachRobert
- Jean ChampionErnest
- Jean DastéL'homme à la chèvre / The Goat Man
- Julien VerdierLe loueur de chevaux / The Stableman
- Nelly BorgeaudLa femme du couple d'acheteurs
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1963
- Original title
- Muriel, ou le Temps d'un retour
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Jean Cayrol
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Muriel, or the Time of Return: quick answers
Is Muriel, or the Time of Return worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Muriel, or the Time of Return?
Muriel, or the Time of Return runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Muriel, or the Time of Return have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Muriel, or the Time of Return. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Muriel, or the Time of Return parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Muriel, or the Time of Return on?
Muriel, or the Time of Return is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Muriel, or the Time of Return?
If you liked Muriel, or the Time of Return, try The Swimming Pool, My Little Loves, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles.
Who directed Muriel, or the Time of Return?
Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) was directed by Alain Resnais and stars Delphine Seyrig, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée.