Day for Night (1973)
Kernel Score: 86% · 643 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1973-05-24
Runtime: 116 minutes
Overview
A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
Day for Night parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this Truffaut comedy-drama about filmmaking includes an affair and alcoholism among the cast and crew.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes an extramarital affair among characters.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Features an alcoholic character.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jacqueline Bisset as Julie Baker
- Valentina Cortese as Séverine
- Dani as Liliane, the Trainee Script Girl
- Alexandra Stewart as Stacey
- Jean-Pierre Aumont as Alexandre
- Jean Champion as Bertrand, the Producer
- Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alphonse
- François Truffaut as Ferrand, the Director
- Niké Arrighi as Odile, the Makeup Artist
- Nathalie Baye as Joelle, the Script Girl
Day for Night FAQ
Is Day for Night good?
Day for Night has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 643 audience ratings.
Is Day for Night OK for kids?
Day for Night is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this Truffaut comedy-drama about filmmaking includes an affair and alcoholism among the cast and crew.
What movies are like Day for Night?
If you liked Day for Night, try Call My Agent! The Movie, Squid Game: Making Season 2, Reality and Half Brothers.