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Leave One Day

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As Cécile prepares to realize her dream of opening her own gourmet restaurant, she must return to her childhood village following her father's heart attack. Far from the hustle and bustle of Paris, she encounters her childhood sweetheart again. Memories resurface, and her certainties waver....
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Critics Consensus

While its bittersweet charm and Juliette Armanet's spirited performance lend it a welcome sincerity, Leave One Day leans on overly familiar narrative rhythms and woefully underserves its musical aspirations.

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Steve Pond TheWrap May 19, 2025
It’s breezy enough to be mildly diverting and gently nostalgic, so maybe it’s best to think of “Leave One Day” as the little appetizer that’s been served before Cannes brings out the big meals. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) May 15, 2025
2/5
No signature style. No aggressive personality. Very little personality at all, in fact. Go to Full Review Ben Croll IndieWire May 14, 2025
B
This is an expressly millennial nostalgia play -- often endearingly so, if you ask this particular millennial -- and one that, in key respects, pines for an already-globalized era. As in karaoke, you don’t need to know the song to appreciate the gusto. Go to Full Review Víctor López G. Espinof 5 days ago
It shies away from taking a clear stance on the protagonist's internal struggle, avoiding the temptation to end the third act with a clear answer in an irritating attempt to please everyone. Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Jun 2, 2026
A slight but charming French musical drama about a chef, and it will be best appreciated by fans of Gallic pop music. Go to Full Review Ayelet Dekel Midnight East Apr 26, 2026
frustrating in its refusal to seriously engage with the problems raised within. However, this approach also enhances its lightness – despite some heavy themes, resulting in a feel-good film with pop-music flair. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Apr 8, 2026 The worldwide gross is $5,409,705.00. See more hell h @RT66243900 Jun 27, 2025 Not sure why the audience is so thrilled by the movie and the plot - it’s a story of a 40yo woman who has relationship of 10 years with her partner. She comes back to her hometown since her father has health issues and at some point, she revives the relationship she had with her then boyfriend in high school. The same man is now married and has a child as well, yet they kiss at the end of the movie and people are just romanticizing the whole thing. I could’ve understand if both characters are single and they want to explore the possibility of being together again. However, taking into consideration the lives they both have with their partners, I can just pray that this kind of love never finds me. I understand that this is not the whole point of the movie, still this gave me a bitter aftertaste especially seeing the audience amazed by their actions towards each other. See more Read all reviews
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Amélie Bonnin

Director

Juliette Armanet

Cécile Béguin

Bastien Bouillon

Raphaël Tenreiro

Francois Rollin

Gérard Béguin

Tewfik Jallab

Sofiane Garbi

Dominique Blanc

Fanfan Béguin
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Movie Info

Synopsis As Cécile prepares to realize her dream of opening her own gourmet restaurant, she must return to her childhood village following her father's heart attack. Far from the hustle and bustle of Paris, she encounters her childhood sweetheart again. Memories resurface, and her certainties waver....
Director
Amélie Bonnin
Producer
Arthur Goisset, Bastien Daret, Robin Robles, Sylvie Pialat
Screenwriter
Amélie Bonnin, Dimitri Lucas
Production Co
Topshot Films, Pathé, Les Films du Worso, France 3 Cinéma, Logical Content Ventures
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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