Lacombe, Lucien (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1974, Lacombe, Lucien is a drama, war and romance film directed by Louis Malle, running about 138 minutes. “A KNOCK OUT. A MAJOR WORK. MALLE SUCCEEDS TRIUMPHANTLY.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.
Who’s in it. Lacombe, Lucien stars Pierre Blaise as Lucien Lacombe, Aurore Clément as France Horn, Holger Löwenadler as Albert Horn and Therese Giehse as La Grand-mère, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Lacombe, Lucien 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 Lacombe, Lucien page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lacombe, Lucien tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lacombe, Lucien (1974)?
- In US, Lacombe, Lucien is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lacombe, Lucien worth watching?
- Lacombe, Lucien holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lacombe, Lucien?
- Lacombe, Lucien stars Pierre Blaise, Aurore Clément, Holger Löwenadler, Therese Giehse and Stéphane Bouy.
- When was Lacombe, Lucien released?
- Lacombe, Lucien was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.