Les Mistons (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Les Mistons is a comedy film directed by François Truffaut, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of young boys have a collective crush on Bernadette. As a result of this, they have an unreasoning jealousy of Gérard, and do everything they can to disrupt their relationship. When Gérard catches one of the young boys spying on them, he thrashes him severely. In retaliation, the children try to inspire Bernadette to doubt Gérard’s love.
Who’s in it. Les Mistons stars Gérard Blain as Gérard, Bernadette Lafont as Bernadette Jouve, Michel François as Narrator (voice) and Alain Baldy as Kid (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Les Mistons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Mistons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Mistons tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Mistons (1957)?
- In US, Les Mistons is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Les Mistons worth watching?
- Les Mistons holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Mistons?
- Les Mistons stars Gérard Blain, Bernadette Lafont, Michel François, Alain Baldy and Robert Bulle.
- When was Les Mistons released?
- Les Mistons was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.