Where can I watch Thomas the Impostor (1965)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thomas the Impostor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Thomas the Impostor worth watching?

Thomas the Impostor holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Thomas the Impostor?

Thomas the Impostor stars Fabrice Rouleau, Emmanuelle Riva, Jean Servais, Sophie Darès and Michel Vitold.

When was Thomas the Impostor released?

Thomas the Impostor was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.

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Thomas the Impostor (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1965, Thomas the Impostor is a drama and war film directed by Georges Franju, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. In the First World War, when Paris is expected to fall to the Germans, the attractive widow, Princesse de Bormes, organises a convoy of cars to evacuate the wounded from the front, and bring them back to her villa in Paris to recuperate. The authorities will not give them passes until an innocent 16-year-old boy, Guillaume Thomas de Fontenoy, joins them and is mistaken as the nephew of the popular General de Fontenoy. The Princess is enraptured by Thomas and her daughter, Henriette, falls in love with him. However Thomas feels impelled to see more of the action of the war.

Who’s in it. Thomas the Impostor stars Fabrice Rouleau as Thomas, Emmanuelle Riva as la princesse de Bormes, Jean Servais as Pesquel-Duport and Sophie Darès as Henriette, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Thomas the Impostor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thomas the Impostor page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thomas the Impostor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Thomas the Impostor (1965)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thomas the Impostor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Thomas the Impostor worth watching?: Thomas the Impostor holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thomas the Impostor?: Thomas the Impostor stars Fabrice Rouleau, Emmanuelle Riva, Jean Servais, Sophie Darès and Michel Vitold.
When was Thomas the Impostor released?: Thomas the Impostor was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.