The Eighth Day (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1960, The Eighth Day is a drama film directed by Marcel Hanoun, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Françoise, a thirty-year-old single typist lives only for her Sunday release. On this day, she attends a horse race under pretext of perfecting her taste for elegance and refinement. Georges, a neighbor widower, begins to court her.
Who’s in it. The Eighth Day stars Emmanuelle Riva as Françoise, Félix Marten as Georges, José Varela as Alain and Lucienne Bogaert as La mère de Françoise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Eighth Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eighth Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eighth Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eighth Day (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eighth Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eighth Day worth watching?
- The Eighth Day holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eighth Day?
- The Eighth Day stars Emmanuelle Riva, Félix Marten, José Varela, Lucienne Bogaert and Marcel André.
- When was The Eighth Day released?
- The Eighth Day was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.