Au Revoir les Enfants (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1987, Au Revoir les Enfants is a drama and war film directed by Louis Malle, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
Who’s in it. Au Revoir les Enfants stars Gaspard Manesse as Julien Quentin, Raphael Fejtö as Jean Bonnet, Francine Racette as Mrs. Quentin and Stanislas Carré de Malberg as François Quentin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Au Revoir les Enfants has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Au Revoir les Enfants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Au Revoir les Enfants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)?
- In US, Au Revoir les Enfants is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Au Revoir les Enfants worth watching?
- Au Revoir les Enfants holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Au Revoir les Enfants?
- Au Revoir les Enfants stars Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg and Philippe Morier-Genoud.
- When was Au Revoir les Enfants released?
- Au Revoir les Enfants was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.