


The 400 Blows at a glance
The 400 Blows is a 1959 drama film, running 1h 39m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1959-06-03
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.0 / 10 · 2,421 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmFor young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
Cast
14 names
Jean-Pierre LéaudAntoine Doinel
Claire MaurierGilberte Doinel
Albert RémyJulien Doinel
Georges FlamantMr. Bigey
Robert BeauvaisDirecteur de l'école
Yvonne ClaudieMme Bigey
Pierre ReppProfesseur d'anglais
Guy DecombleProfesseur de français
Daniel CouturierBetrand Mauricet
François NocherEnfant
Richard KanayanEnfant
Renaud FontanarosaEnfantQuestions about The 400 Blows
Quick answersWhere can I watch The 400 Blows in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The 400 Blows is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The 400 Blows suitable for children?
The 400 Blows is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The 400 Blows about?
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the…
How long is The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows runs for 1h 39m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The 400 Blows trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play New trailer for The 400 Blows - in cinemas from 7 January 2022 | BFI without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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