Hibernatus

Hibernatus

Directed by Édouard Molinaro

Produced by Gaumont, Rizzoli Film

196982 min6.7 / 10

A lighthearted fish-out-of-water comedy that mines humor from the collision between Edwardian sensibilities and 1970s modernity, anchored by family relationships and the absurdity of maintaining an elaborate deception.

Hubert de Tartas' life becomes a complete muddle when his wife's grandfather is unearthed after having spent 65 years in frozen hibernation in the polar circle. After being de-frosted, the Hibernating Man believes it is still the beginning of the century. Nothing is spared to keep that illusion alive. At the end of his rope, Hubert blurts out the truth and takes the man from Edwardian times on a crazy spree through an ultramodern Twentieth Century.

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  • Is Hibernatus easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Hibernatus scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Hibernatus end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Hibernatus violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Hibernatus sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity35

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Hibernatus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hibernatus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hibernatus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hibernatus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hibernatus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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