Movie

The Eighth Day

“What a difference a day makes…”

★ 7.4(312)19961h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Jaco Van Dormael
Release date: 1996-05-22
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: D. A. Films

The Eighth Day — trailer

About The Eighth Day

The Eighth Day is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jaco Van Dormael, starring Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne and Miou-Miou. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 312 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Eighth Day in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Georges has Down syndrome, living at a mental-institution, Harry is a busy businessman, giving lectures for young aspiring salesmen. He is successful in his business life, but his social life is a disaster since his wife left him and took their two children with her. This weekend his children came by train to meet him, but Harry, working as always, forgot to pick them up. Neither his wife or his children want to see him again and he is driving around on the country roads, anguished and angry. He almost runs over Georges, on the run from the institution since everybody else went home with their parents except him, whose mother is dead. Harry tries to get rid of Georges but he won't leave his new friend. Eventually a special friendship forms between the two of them, a friendship which makes Harry a different person.

Cast

Daniel Auteuil

Harry

Pascal Duquenne

Georges

Miou-Miou

Julie

Henri Garcin

Bank manager

Isabelle Sadoyan

Georges' Mother

Fabienne Loriaux

Fabienne, Georges's sister

Juliette Van Dormael

Juliette

Sabrina Leurquin

Snack waitress

Dieudonné Kabongo

Dustman

Michele Maes

Nathalie

Alice van Dormael

Alice

Marie-Pierre Meinzel

Shoe store saleswoman

Themes & keywords

down syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Eighth Day in Mexico?+

The Eighth Day is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Eighth Day on Netflix?+

The Eighth Day is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Eighth Day?+

The Eighth Day has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The Eighth Day?+

The Eighth Day stars Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou, Henri Garcin and Isabelle Sadoyan.

When did The Eighth Day come out?+

The Eighth Day is a 1996 movie directed by Jaco Van Dormael.

What genre is The Eighth Day?+

The Eighth Day is Drama film.

Who directed The Eighth Day?+

The Eighth Day was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.