Le Huitième Jour
What a difference a day makes…
An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.
The Eighth Day (1996) is a drama film directed by Jaco Van Dormael, released on May 22, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou and Henri Garcin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 320 ratings.
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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
Directed by Jaco Van Dormael, written by Jaco Van Dormael, produced by Philippe Godeau.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 320 ratings.
This movie quietly exposes how isolating modern life can be. The contrast between structured, “successful” loneliness and socially excluded loneliness is handled in such a subtle but powerful way. It never lectures you — it just shows you small, human moments that slowly build into something heartbreaking. I found myself thinking about the characters like real people long after the credits rolled. Not an easy watch…
Reviewed on February 11, 2026
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The main cast of The Eighth Day (1996) includes Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou, Henri Garcin and Isabelle Sadoyan. The film was directed by Jaco Van Dormael. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Eighth Day was released on May 22, 1996 and runs for 1h 58m.
The Eighth Day (1996) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 320 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official The Eighth Day trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
