Movie

A Monkey in Winter

“The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!”

★ 7.6(232)19621h 45m

Drama Comedy

IMDb

A Monkey in Winter is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch A Monkey in Winter

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Henri Verneuil
Release date: 1962-07-29
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)

About A Monkey in Winter

A Monkey in Winter is a 1962 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Henri Verneuil, starring Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Suzanne Flon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 232 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Monkey in Winter in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

Cast

Jean Gabin

Albert Quentin

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Gabriel Fouquet

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Quentin

Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme Victoria, la directrice

Hella Petri

Georgina, la patronne du bar

Marcelle Arnold

l'infirmière de la pension

Charles Bouillaud

le chauffeur de taxi

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Simone, une serveuse

André Dalibert

Maurice, le brigadier

Hélène Dieudonné

Joséphine

Geneviève Fontanel

Marie-Jo, la serveuse de l'hôtel

Gabriel Gobin

Un habitué du café

Themes & keywords

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