Jacquou the Rebel (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2007, Jacquou the Rebel is a drama and adventure film directed by Laurent Boutonnat, running about 140 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1815, young Jacquou lives an idyllic peasant life with his parents in the Périgord region of France. But one day, his childhood happiness is cruelly ended when his father is arrested, after a dispute with the arrogant Count de Nansac. With both his parents dead, Jacquou is adopted by Bonal, a kind priest, under whose influence he grows into an assured, morally upright young man. Now an adult, Jacquou has one desire. To repay the Count de Nansac for the evil he once inflicted on his parents...

Who’s in it. Jacquou the Rebel stars Gaspard Ulliel as Jacquou Le Croquant, Marie-Josée Croze as La mère de Jacquou, Albert Dupontel as Le père de Jacquou and Jocelyn Quivrin as Le Comte de Nansac, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jacquou the Rebel 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 Jacquou the Rebel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jacquou the Rebel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jacquou the Rebel (2007)?
In US, Jacquou the Rebel 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 Jacquou the Rebel worth watching?
Jacquou the Rebel holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jacquou the Rebel?
Jacquou the Rebel stars Gaspard Ulliel, Marie-Josée Croze, Albert Dupontel, Jocelyn Quivrin and Olivier Gourmet.
When was Jacquou the Rebel released?
Jacquou the Rebel was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.