Au Hasard Balthazar (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1966, Au Hasard Balthazar is a drama film directed by Robert Bresson, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a donkey Balthazar as he is passed from owner to owner, some kind and some cruel but all with motivations beyond his understanding. Balthazar, whose life parallels that of his first keeper, Marie, is truly a beast of burden, suffering the sins of humankind. But despite his powerlessness, he accepts his fate nobly.
Who’s in it. Au Hasard Balthazar stars Anne Wiazemsky as Marie, Walter Green as Jacques, François Lafarge as Gérard and Jean-Claude Guilbert as Arnold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Au Hasard Balthazar has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Au Hasard Balthazar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Au Hasard Balthazar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)?
- In US, Au Hasard Balthazar is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Au Hasard Balthazar worth watching?
- Au Hasard Balthazar holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Au Hasard Balthazar?
- Au Hasard Balthazar stars Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert and Philippe Asselin.
- When was Au Hasard Balthazar released?
- Au Hasard Balthazar was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.