The Eighth Day
Le Huitième Jour
“What a difference a day makes…”
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About
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
as Harry
Pascal Duquenne
as Georges
Miou-Miou
as Julie
Henri Garcin
as Bank manager
Isabelle Sadoyan
as Georges' Mother
Fabienne Loriaux
as Fabienne, Georges's sister
Juliette Van Dormael
as Juliette
Sabrina Leurquin
as Snack waitress
Dieudonné Kabongo
as Dustman
Michele Maes
as Nathalie
Alice van Dormael
as Alice
Marie-Pierre Meinzel
as Shoe store saleswoman
Laszlo Harmati
as Luis Mariano
Dominique Lecat
as Band Member
Roland De Pauw
as TV Chef
Jo De Backer
as Bridegroom
Lotfi Yahya Jedidi
as Dustman
André Simon
as Tramp
Monique Florin
as Nathalie's mother
Jean Bollery
as Nathalie's father
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Stream The Eighth Day online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama movie originally produced in French and released in 1996, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 312 viewers worldwide.
About The Eighth Day
“What a difference a day makes…”
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. Running 118 minutes.
The Eighth Day Cast and Characters
The cast features Daniel Auteuil (as Harry), Pascal Duquenne (as Georges), Miou-Miou (as Julie), Henri Garcin (as Bank manager), and Isabelle Sadoyan (as Georges' Mother). Their performances are a major reason The Eighth Day has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch The Eighth Day NowWhy People Are Watching The Eighth Day
The Eighth Day flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Eighth Day online for free?
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How long is The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day runs for 118 minutes (about 2 hours).
Is The Eighth Day good? What's the rating?
The Eighth Day holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 312 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Eighth Day?
The main cast includes Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou, and Henri Garcin, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Eighth Day available in French?
Yes — The Eighth Day was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Eighth Day released?
The Eighth Day was released in 1996.
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What is The Eighth Day about?
The Eighth Day is a Drama film. 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.
When was The Eighth Day released?
The Eighth Day was released on May 22, 1996. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. The film was produced by D. A. Films.
Who stars in The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day stars Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou and Henri Garcin. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Eighth Day available in HD?
Yes, The Eighth Day is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.