Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)
Kernel Score: 74% · 515 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1953-02-25
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is a gentle, family-friendly slapstick comedy from 1953 with no significant mature content.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — A minor keyword reference to alcohol abuse appears, but the film is largely light slapstick comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot
- Nathalie Pascaud as Martine
- Micheline Rolla as The Aunt
- Louis Perrault as Fred
- Valentine Camax as Englishwoman
- André Dubois as Commandant
- Lucien Frégis as Hotel Proprietor
- Raymond Carl as Waiter
- René Lacourt as Strolling Man
- Suzy Willy as Commandant's Wife
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday FAQ
Is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday good?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday has a 74% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 515 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
In the US you can stream Monsieur Hulot's Holiday on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday OK for kids?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is a gentle, family-friendly slapstick comedy from 1953 with no significant mature content.
What movies are like Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
If you liked Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, try Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, Once Upon a Deadpool, Sage homme and Champions.