Where to watch The Big Day

What it's about

Once a year the fair comes for one day to the little town 'Sainte-Severe-sur-Indre.' All inhabitants are scoffing at François, the postman, what he seems not to recognize. The rising of the flagstaff under his direction nearly leads into a catastrophe - but everybody tells him how important his work is. Sneering up François continues in the evening of the festive day. Made drunk, some 'friends' persuade him to watch a short-movie in a tent. This film is a stunt-show, covered as 'The modern delivery-techniques of the US-post. François takes it serious, not recognizing being teased. Next day, after getting sober in a goods wagon, he reorganizes his own delivery-methods. He has not the equipment, as his ideals in the short-movie have, but using only his bicycle, he makes good, funny progresses.

Cast and crew

Director

Jacques Tati

Writer

Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet, René Wheeler

Starring

Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur

Details

Released

1949-05-11

Language

French

Country

France

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Where to watch The Big Day — common questions

Where to watch The Big Day?

You can watch the movie The Big Day on The Criterion Channel in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I watch The Big Day?

You can watch the movie The Big Day on The Criterion Channel in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I stream the movie The Big Day (1949)?

The Big Day is streaming on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Can I watch The Big Day for free?

The Big Day is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.

Is The Big Day on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch The Big Day on The Criterion Channel in the United States.