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MOVIE

PlayTime

An incomparable spectacle.

★ 7.7 1967 115 min Comedy

Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.

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ERA & CONTEXT

PlayTime in its release era

Released in 1967, PlayTime sits inside the 1960s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1967-12-13
TMDB score
7.7/10
Original language
FR
Status
Released
Production
France, Italy
Studio
Jolly Film, Specta Films
Topicsparis, francemodernityrestaurantmodern societyglassamerican touriststeelsatirical

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