Mon Oncle
Directed by Jacques Tati7.694%89%7.4
Monsieur Hulot's brother-in-law is the manager of a factory where plastics are manufactured. His nephew grows up in a house where everything is fully automated and the boy is raised in a similar fashion. To take away the influence of the uncle on his son, his brother-in-law gets Hulot a job in his factory.
- BurnharmMarch 8, 2026Mon Oncle is pure cinema effortlessly funny, sharply observant, and full of social critique delivered with Jacques Tati’s signature charm. He balances satire and warmth so well that the humor never feels mean‑spirited; instead, it highlights the absurdities of modern life in a way that’s still relatable today. The visual comedy, the timing, the playful design of every scene, Tati brings it all together with such elegance. It’s clever, joyful, and timeless, a perfect example of how comedy can be both entertaining and quietly profound.
Mon Oncle Trivia
Mon Oncle was released on May 10, 1958.
Mon Oncle was directed by Jacques Tati.
Mon Oncle has a runtime of 1h 58m.
Mon Oncle was produced by Jacques Tati, Fred Orain.
Monsieur Hulot's brother-in-law is the manager of a factory where plastics are manufactured. His nephew grows up in a house where everything is fully automated and the boy is raised in a similar fashion. To take away the influence of the uncle on his son, his brother-in-law gets Hulot a job in his factory.
The key characters in Mon Oncle are Monsieur Hulot (Jacques Tati), Monsieur Arpel (Jean-Pierre Zola), Madame Arpel (Adrienne Servantie).
Mon Oncle is rated Not Rated.
Mon Oncle is a Comedy film.
Mon Oncle has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Mon Oncle has made $540K at the box office.