The Eighth Day 1996
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SplatGeorges 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Harry
as Georges
as Julie
as Bank manager
as Georges' Mother
as Fabienne, Georges's sister
as Juliette
as Snack waitress
as Dustman
as Nathalie
Director:
Writer:
Jaco Van Dormael
Stars:
Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou, Henri Garcin, Isabelle Sadoyan, Fabienne Loriaux, Juliette Van Dormael, Sabrina Leurquin, Dieudonné Kabongo, Michele Maes,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
118 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Eighth Day
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Harry
as Georges
as Julie
as Bank manager
as Georges' Mother
as Fabienne, Georges's sister
as Juliette
as Snack waitress
as Dustman
as Nathalie
as Alice
as Shoe store saleswoman
as Luis Mariano
as Band Member
as TV Chef
as Bridegroom
as Dustman
as Tramp
as Nathalie's mother
as Nathalie's father
as Educator
as Harry's colleague
as Policeman of police station
as Doctor
as Shoe store manager
as Hindu
as Lorry driver
as Fabienne's husband
as George's nephew
as Georges' niece
as Snack waiter
as Father in restaurant
as Julie's mother
as Japanese pianist
as Showroom salesman
as Showroom salesman
as Showroom manager
as Showroom policeman
as Bigwig
as Dancing boy
as (voice)
as (voice)
as (voice)
as Dustman (uncredited)
as English teacher (voice) (uncredited)
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