Le Beau Serge (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, Le Beau Serge is a drama film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. François returns to his village after a long absence. He finds his friend Serge who has married Yvonne, and has developed an alcohol problem after the death of their stillborn child. Serge has become an angry, bitter figure not unlike the roles of James Dean, refusing to face reality and adulthood and François must help him.
Who’s in it. Le Beau Serge stars Gérard Blain as Serge, Jean-Claude Brialy as François, Michèle Méritz as Yvonne and Bernadette Lafont as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Le Beau Serge 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 Le Beau Serge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Beau Serge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Beau Serge (1958)?
- In US, Le Beau Serge is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Beau Serge worth watching?
- Le Beau Serge holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Beau Serge?
- Le Beau Serge stars Gérard Blain, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michèle Méritz, Bernadette Lafont and Edmond Beauchamp.
- When was Le Beau Serge released?
- Le Beau Serge was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.