Mr. Hulot's Holiday takes place in a seaside resort on the Atlantic coast where holidaymakers bring their urban habits to an environment meant for rest and relaxation.

In this setting, Monsieur Hulot arrives in his old, noisy car with the simple intention of enjoying his holiday. However, his naïve and awkward nature unintentionally causes a series of small disruptions and misunderstandings. Although his intentions are always good, his actions continually create gentle chaos, gradually unsettling the peace of the hotel guests and throwing the seemingly serene holiday atmosphere off balance. Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday marks a fundamental turning point in Tati’s work, introducing Hulot fully as the catalyst for subtle chaos in an apparently orderly world. The film has been restored in 4K, bringing its sunlit coastal landscapes, physical comedy, and the subtle details of Tati’s mise-en-scène to life with renewed clarity and sharpness.