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The Eighth Day

1996, Movie, 1h 58min

Georges 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.

Country: Belgium,United Kingdom,France

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Critic Ian Nathan

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The film thrives on the wonderful chemistry developed between Auteil and the astonishingly gifted Duquenne...

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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, Fight Club, Good Will Hunting, School Ties, A Home of Our Own, Magnolia.

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The Eighth Day was released in theaters on March 7, 1997.