Captain Conan (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Captain Conan is a drama and war film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. The last days of World War I, Eastern front. Captain Conan, a lone wolf, a true warrior, leads a band of ruthless French fighters who love hand-to-hand combat; they are not fit for peacetime, they only feel really alive in the chaos of the battlefield.
Who’s in it. Captain Conan stars Philippe Torreton as Captain Conan, Samuel Le Bihan as Norbert, Bernard Le Coq as Lieutenant De Scève and Catherine Rich as Madeleine Erlane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Captain Conan 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 Captain Conan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Conan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Conan (1996)?
- In US, Captain Conan is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Conan worth watching?
- Captain Conan holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Conan?
- Captain Conan stars Philippe Torreton, Samuel Le Bihan, Bernard Le Coq, Catherine Rich and François Berléand.
- When was Captain Conan released?
- Captain Conan was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.