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Cast & Crew

Jaco Van Dormael
Director, Writer
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

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A chance encounter between a successful businessman and a man with Down syndrome leads to an unexpected friendship that transforms both of their lives. As they spend more time together, they challenge each other's perspectives and learn valuable lessons about life, love, and acceptance. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, they form a deep bond that helps them overcome their individual struggles and find a new sense of purpose. This heartwarming drama explores themes of friendship, empathy, and personal growth, and is sure to leave viewers feeling inspired and uplifted.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Eighth Day include The Shawshank Redemption, I Am Sam, Good Will Hunting, American Beauty, Magnolia, The Cider House Rules.

When was The Eighth Day released in theaters? Toggle content

The Eighth Day was released in theaters on June 21, 1996.