Muriel, or the Time of Return
1963
⭐6.9(197 votes)
1h 57m
Drama
Overview
In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well.
About Muriel, or the Time of Return
Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) is a Drama film that follows in the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well. Currently, you can watch Muriel, or the Time of Return on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 197 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
