Beau Geste (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1939, Beau Geste is a drama, adventure and war film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 112 minutes. “Thundering drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When three brothers join the Foreign Legion to escape a troubled past, they find themselves trapped under the command of a sadistic sergeant deep in the scorching Sahara. Now the brothers must fight for their lives as they plot mutiny against tyranny and defend a desert fortress against a brutal enemy.
Who’s in it. Beau Geste stars Gary Cooper as Beau Geste, Ray Milland as John Geste, Robert Preston as Digby Geste and Brian Donlevy as Sergeant Markoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Beau Geste has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beau Geste page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Geste tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Geste (1939)?
- In US, Beau Geste is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beau Geste worth watching?
- Beau Geste holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beau Geste?
- Beau Geste stars Gary Cooper, Ray Milland, Robert Preston, Brian Donlevy and Susan Hayward.
- When was Beau Geste released?
- Beau Geste was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.