The April Fools
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss. They spend an innocent night in New York becoming more and more attracted to each other, so that when Catherine announces she intends to leave her husband and return to Paris, Howard asks to go along too.
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Frequently asked questions about The April Fools
Where can I watch The April Fools in the United States?
The April Fools is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The April Fools?
The April Fools scores 5.9 on The Movie Database, 6.1 on IMDb, and 68% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The April Fools?
The April Fools stars Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford, Jack Weston, and Myrna Loy. Stuart Rosenberg is the director.
How long is The April Fools?
The April Fools runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
When did The April Fools come out?
The April Fools was released on May 28, 1969.
Which studio made The April Fools?
The April Fools was produced by Cinema Center Films, Jalem Productions, and Cinema Center 100 Productions in the United States.
What languages is The April Fools in?
The April Fools is in French and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.