The April Fools
1969, English. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
He has a wife. She has a husband. With so much in common they just have to fall in love.
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss. They spend an innocent night in New York becoming more and more attracted to each other, so that when Catherine announces she intends to leave her husband and return to Paris, Howard asks to go along too.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Snoozefest
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The April Fools isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stuart RosenbergDirector
- Jack LemmonHoward Brubaker
- Catherine DeneuveCatherine Gunther
- Peter LawfordTed Gunther
- Jack WestonPotter Shrader
- Myrna LoyGrace Greenlaw
- Charles BoyerAndre Greenlaw
- Kenneth MarsLes Hopkins
- Melinda DillonLeslie Hopkins
- Harvey KormanMatt Benson
- Sally KellermanPhyllis Brubaker
- Gary DubinStanley Brubaker
- Janice CarrollMimsy Shrader
Details
- Released
- 28 May 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Dresner
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The April Fools: quick answers
Is The April Fools worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The April Fools?
The April Fools runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The April Fools have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The April Fools. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The April Fools parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The April Fools is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The April Fools on?
The April Fools isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The April Fools?
If you liked The April Fools, try Chéri, Sidewalks of New York, Which Brings Me to You.
Who directed The April Fools?
The April Fools (1969) was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and stars Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford.