Le Petit Soldat (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, Le Petit Soldat is a drama and war film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Algerian war for independence from France, a young Frenchman living in Geneva who belongs to a right-wing terrorist group and a young woman who belongs to a left-wing terrorist group meet and fall in love. Complications ensue when the man is suspected by the members of his terrorist group of being a double agent.
Who’s in it. Le Petit Soldat stars Michel Subor as Bruno Forestier, Anna Karina as Veronica Dreyer, Henri-Jacques Huet as Jacques and Paul Beauvais as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Le Petit Soldat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Petit Soldat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Petit Soldat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Petit Soldat (1963)?
- In US, Le Petit Soldat is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Petit Soldat worth watching?
- Le Petit Soldat holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Petit Soldat?
- Le Petit Soldat stars Michel Subor, Anna Karina, Henri-Jacques Huet, Paul Beauvais and László Szabó.
- When was Le Petit Soldat released?
- Le Petit Soldat was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.