Movie

What the Day Owes the Night

★ 7.7(242)20122h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Alexandre Arcady
Release date: 2012-09-12
Runtime: 2h 42m
Language: French
Budget: $17
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Wild Bunch

About What the Day Owes the Night

What the Day Owes the Night is a 2012 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Alexandre Arcady, starring Nora Arnezeder, Fu'ad Aït Aattou and Anne Parillaud. It has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 242 viewers. Below you can see where to watch What the Day Owes the Night in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.

Cast

Nora Arnezeder

Émilie

Fu'ad Aït Aattou

Younès / Jonas

Anne Parillaud

Madame Cazenave

Vincent Perez

Juan Rucillio

Anne Consigny

Madeleine

Mohamed Fellag

Mohamed

Nicolas Giraud

Fabrice

Olivier Barthélémy

Jean-Cristophe

Marine Vacth

Isabelle

Matthias Van Khache

Simon/Michel adulte

Tayeb Belmihoub

Issa

Salim Kéchiouche

Djelloul

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch What the Day Owes the Night in Japan?+

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Is What the Day Owes the Night on Netflix?+

What the Day Owes the Night is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is What the Day Owes the Night?+

What the Day Owes the Night has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

Who stars in What the Day Owes the Night?+

What the Day Owes the Night stars Nora Arnezeder, Fu'ad Aït Aattou, Anne Parillaud, Vincent Perez and Anne Consigny.

When did What the Day Owes the Night come out?+

What the Day Owes the Night is a 2012 movie directed by Alexandre Arcady.

What genre is What the Day Owes the Night?+

What the Day Owes the Night is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed What the Day Owes the Night?+

What the Day Owes the Night was directed by Alexandre Arcady.