Extenuating Circumstances (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1939, Extenuating Circumstances is a comedy film directed by Jean Boyer, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
Who’s in it. Extenuating Circumstances stars Arletty as Marie Qu'a-d'ça, Michel Simon as M. Gaetan, "Le Sentencier", Andrex as Môme de Dieu (Kid of God) and Suzanne Dantès as Mme Nathalie Le Sentencier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Extenuating Circumstances has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extenuating Circumstances page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extenuating Circumstances tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extenuating Circumstances (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Extenuating Circumstances change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Extenuating Circumstances worth watching?
- Extenuating Circumstances holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Extenuating Circumstances?
- Extenuating Circumstances stars Arletty, Michel Simon, Andrex, Suzanne Dantès and Mila Parély.
- When was Extenuating Circumstances released?
- Extenuating Circumstances was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.