Les Carabiniers (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, Les Carabiniers is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. During a war in an imaginary country, unscrupulous soldiers recruit poor farmers with promises of an easy and happy life. Two of these farmers write to their wives of their exploits.
Who’s in it. Les Carabiniers stars Marino Masé as Ulysses, Patrice Moullet as Michel-Ange (as Albert Juross), Geneviève Galéa as Venus and Catherine Ribeiro as Cleopatre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Les Carabiniers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Carabiniers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Carabiniers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Carabiniers (1963)?
- In US, Les Carabiniers is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Les Carabiniers worth watching?
- Les Carabiniers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Carabiniers?
- Les Carabiniers stars Marino Masé, Patrice Moullet, Geneviève Galéa, Catherine Ribeiro and Barbet Schroeder.
- When was Les Carabiniers released?
- Les Carabiniers was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.