Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Muriel, or the Time of Return
Director: Alain Resnais
Genre: Drama
Released: 1963
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Delphine Seyrig, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée, Nita Klein, Claude Sainval

What Muriel, or the Time of Return Is About

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.

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What is Muriel, or the Time of Return about?

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.

Where can I watch Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return runs for 117 minutes (1h 57m).

When did Muriel, or the Time of Return come out?

Muriel, or the Time of Return was released in 1963.

Who directed Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return was directed by Alain Resnais.

Who stars in Muriel, or the Time of Return?

Muriel, or the Time of Return stars Delphine Seyrig, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée, Nita Klein.

What is Muriel, or the Time of Return's rating?

Muriel, or the Time of Return holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.