La Bête Humaine (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1938, La Bête Humaine is a drama and crime film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. On board a train bound for the port city of Le Havre, France, railroad stationmaster Roubard murders Grandmorin, who seduced his beautiful young wife, Severine. Engineer Jacques Lantier, stuck in Le Havre while the train is being repaired, also begins a passionate affair with Severine, who tries to entice the handsome stranger to murder her controlling husband. However, Lantier has a secret urge of his own that changes everything.
Who’s in it. La Bête Humaine stars Jean Gabin as Lantier, Simone Simon as Séverine Roubaud, Fernand Ledoux as Roubaud and Blanchette Brunoy as Flore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, La Bête Humaine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Bête Humaine page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Bête Humaine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Bête Humaine (1938)?
- In US, La Bête Humaine is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Bête Humaine worth watching?
- La Bête Humaine holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Bête Humaine?
- La Bête Humaine stars Jean Gabin, Simone Simon, Fernand Ledoux, Blanchette Brunoy and Gérard Landry.
- When was La Bête Humaine released?
- La Bête Humaine was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.