Hibernatus (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1969, Hibernatus is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. The frozen body of Paul Fournier is discovered in Greenland where he had disappeared during a scientific expedition in 1905. Perfectly conserved he is brought back to life in the 1960s. His descendants take care of him: to spare him the cultural shock they behave so to make believe it's 1905 and they are his cousins, uncle...
Who’s in it. Hibernatus stars Louis de Funès as Hubert de Tartas, Claude Gensac as Edmée de Tartas, Bernard Alane as Paul Fournier and Olivier De Funès as Didier de Tartas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hibernatus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hibernatus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hibernatus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hibernatus (1969)?
- In US, Hibernatus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hibernatus worth watching?
- Hibernatus holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hibernatus?
- Hibernatus stars Louis de Funès, Claude Gensac, Bernard Alane, Olivier De Funès and Paul Préboist.
- When was Hibernatus released?
- Hibernatus was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.