---
title: "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday"
year: 1953
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/monsieur-hulot-s-holiday-1953"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 778
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/monsieur-hulot-s-holiday-1953

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by DisCina, Specta Films, Cady Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An endearing clown takes a vacation at a seaside resort, causing endless catastrophes."

### Why Watch
- features well-choreographed sight gags involving animals and objects
- showcases the first entry in the Hulot series

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies entirely on physical comedy rather than dialogue
- features episodic rather than narrative-driven storytelling
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents gentle slapstick comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gentle, slapstick, classic, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/monsieur-hulot-s-holiday-1953#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jacques Tati
- **Networks / Studios**: DisCina, Specta Films, Cady Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jacques Tati** as *Monsieur Hulot*
- **Nathalie Pascaud** as *Martine*
- **Louis Pérault** as *Fred*
- **Micheline Rolla** as *The Aunt*
- **Valentine Camax** as *Englishwoman*
- **André Dubois** as *Commandant*
- **Lucien Frégis** as *Hotel Proprietor*
- **Raymond Carl** as *Waiter*
- **René Lacourt** as *Strolling Man*
- **Suzy Willy** as *Commandant's Wife*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Monsieur Hulot, an endearing clown created by Jacques Tati.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1953.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jacques Tati.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The film is set at a seaside resort.

### Q: What type of comedy is featured in the film?
The film features a series of gentle, well-choreographed sight gags and slapstick.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Monsieur Hulot's Holiday — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/778)
- [Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Vacances_de_Monsieur_Hulot)
- [Prázdniny pana Hulota – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pr%C3%A1zdniny_pana_Hulota)
- [Die Ferien des Monsieur Hulot – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Ferien_des_Monsieur_Hulot)

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