Les Milles (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1995, Les Milles is a drama and war film directed by Sébastien Grall, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In the beginning of the Second World War, Germans, Austrians and persons without nationality living in France are sent to the concentration camp of Les Milles by France government. Commander Charles Perrochon is the responsible for this camp and he promises to the leaders of the prisoners to protect them from the Nazis. When France is invaded by the Germans, Commander Perronchon will disobey orders and his superiors trying to save these men. He gets a train, a ship and money from USA to send about eight hundred of these prisoners to the safety of Casablanca, in Marrocos.
Who’s in it. Les Milles stars Jean-Pierre Marielle as Commandant Perrochon, Kristin Scott Thomas as Mary-Jane Cooper, Ticky Holgado as Capitaine Moinard and Philippe Noiret as Le Général, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Les Milles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Milles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Milles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Milles (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Milles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les Milles worth watching?
- Les Milles holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Les Milles?
- Les Milles stars Jean-Pierre Marielle, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ticky Holgado, Philippe Noiret and Rüdiger Vogler.
- When was Les Milles released?
- Les Milles was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.