- HD 1080
- Runtime: 105m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: fr
- Country: France
- Director: Henri Verneuil
- Stars: Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Suzanne Flon, Gabrielle Dorziat, Hella Petri
- keywords: midlife crisis, fireworks, normandy, france, drinking, alcoholic, post world war ii, drunkenness, nazi occupation, coastal town, binge drinking, wine drinking, estranged friend, reformed bad man, drunk men, troublemaking, falling off the wagon
- Production_studio: Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Cité Films
- Slogan: The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!
- providers: Criterion Channel
- The A Monkey in Winter is featured in the top rankings of 1962
- #6 in Top Comedy Movies of 1962
- #20 in Top Drama Movies of 1962
During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.