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PlayTime

1967 · 115 min · Director: Jacques Tati

PlayTime (1967) is a comedy, directed by Jacques Tati. It stars Jacques Tati and Barbara Dennek. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.

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Jacques Tati Jacques Tati Barbara Dennek Barbara Dennek Rita Maiden Rita Maiden France Rumilly France Rumilly France Delahalle France Delahalle V Valérie Camille

What PlayTime Is About

Jacques Tati's 1967 film covers a day in a modern Paris built of glass and steel. A man cannot find his appointment. Tourists move through the city. The film gives up dialogue almost entirely; the narrative hides its jokes inside wide shots. An enormous set city was built for it. The cost bankrupted the director. It was shot in seventy millimetre. Who it's for: those curious about the limits of visual comedy. Who it's not for: viewers expecting character and incident; the film makes the crowd its subject.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PlayTime about?

Jacques Tati's 1967 film covers a day in a modern Paris built of glass and steel. A man cannot find his appointment.

Where can I watch PlayTime?

PlayTime is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is PlayTime?

PlayTime runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did PlayTime come out?

PlayTime was released in 1967.

Who directed PlayTime?

PlayTime was directed by Jacques Tati.

Who stars in PlayTime?

PlayTime stars Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, France Rumilly.

What is PlayTime's rating?

PlayTime holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.

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