PlayTime

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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.

Tagline

“An incomparable spectacle.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy

Director

Jacques Tati

Original Language

FR

What is PlayTime about?

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.

Who directed PlayTime?

PlayTime was directed by Jacques Tati.

When was PlayTime released?

PlayTime was released on December 13, 1967.

How long is PlayTime?

PlayTime has a runtime of 1h 55m.

Where can I track PlayTime?

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