Daybreak (1939)
Kernel Score: 85% · 249 TMDB ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 1939-06-09
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Daybreak
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
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Director
Marcel Carné
Cast
- Jean Gabin as François
- Jacqueline Laurent as Françoise
- Jules Berry as M. Valentin
- Arletty as Clara
- Mady Berry as La concierge
- René Génin as Le concierge
- Arthur Devère as M. Gerbois
- René Bergeron as Le patron du café
- Bernard Blier as Gaston
- Germaine Lix as La chanteuse
Daybreak FAQ
Is Daybreak good?
Daybreak has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Daybreak?
In the US you can stream Daybreak on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Daybreak?
If you liked Daybreak, try Le Samouraï, The Naked City, High Sierra and Infernal Affairs III.