Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- brisk
- irreverent
- classic spy movie night
- cult cinema viewing
What critics said
Critics regard the film as a conventional Lemmy Caution espionage adventure with energetic action but uneven comic touches, especially in its finale.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film is identified as a French espionage thriller built around the recurring Lemmy Caution character and familiar 1960s spy conventions.
The overview explicitly foregrounds Lemmy Caution's two-fisted action persona as the film's central attraction.
Critical reception specifically notes slapstick moments during the final showdown in a dairy, while describing the film as not an outright spoof.
Eddie Constantine again plays Lemmy Caution, the established character associated with his star-making role.
Films like Your Turn, Darling, and why
Alphaville
shared eurospy setting, hardboiled secret-agent protagonist, and playful crime-action tone
The Adventures of Lemmy Caution
shared Lemmy Caution character, French espionage atmosphere, and deadpan action-comedy blend
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
shared 1960s spy-film conventions, stylish crime plotting, and comic set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Release Date
- 1963-02-18
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (7)
Cast
- Eddie Constantine
- Christiane Minazzoli
- Elga Andersen
- Philippe Lemaire
- Noël Roquevert
- Gaia Germani
- Robert Berri
- Guy Delorme
- Henri Cogan
- Hubert Deschamps
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Your Turn, Darling about?
- Lemmy Caution returns for a punchy French spy adventure that mixes hardboiled crime intrigue with flashes of slapstick.
- What is Your Turn, Darling like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Your Turn, Darling as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Your Turn, Darling violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Your Turn, Darling as moderate.
- What did critics think of Your Turn, Darling?
- Critics regard the film as a conventional Lemmy Caution espionage adventure with energetic action but uneven comic touches, especially in its finale.
- Which films are like Your Turn, Darling?
- Films with a similar feel include Alphaville, The Adventures of Lemmy Caution, and OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies.
- How long is Your Turn, Darling?
- Your Turn, Darling runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Your Turn, Darling?
- In United States, Your Turn, Darling is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
