Jour de Fête (1949)
Kernel Score: 79% · 238 ratings
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1949-05-11
Runtime: 86 minutes
Where to watch Jour de Fête
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, TCM
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
Jour de Fête parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Jour de Fête is a classic French comedy about a distractible small-town postman.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — The postman's antics are influenced by drinking too much wine, per the plot description.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jacques Tati as François the postman
- Guy Decomble as Roger
- Paul Frankeur as Marcel
- Santa Relli as Roger's wife
- Maine Vallée as Jeannette
- Roger Rafal as Hairdresser
- Jacques Beauvais as Cafe owner
- Delcassan as Gossip
- Alexandre Wirtz
- Robert Balpo as Castellan (uncredited)
Jour de Fête FAQ
Is Jour de Fête good?
Jour de Fête has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 238 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Jour de Fête?
In the US you can stream Jour de Fête on The Criterion Channel and TCM and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Jour de Fête OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Jour de Fête is a classic French comedy about a distractible small-town postman.
What movies are like Jour de Fête?
If you liked Jour de Fête, try Ace of Aces, The Phantom of Liberty, The Dinner Game and PlayTime.