PlayTime (1967)
0.2181Canon Score · ranked #90 all time
Aggregated from 9 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
Why it ranks #90
Every list on which PlayTime appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #23 / 264 |
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #41 / 104 |
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #71 / 100 |
| TIFF Essential 100 (2010) | Editorial list | #100 / 100 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #337 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #356 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |