Beau Geste (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1926, Beau Geste is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Herbert Brenon, running about 102 minutes. “Hard lives, quick deaths, undying love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael "Beau" Geste leaves England in disgrace and joins the infamous French Foreign Legion. He is reunited with his two brothers in North Africa, where they face greater danger from their own sadistic commander than from the rebellious Arabs.
Who’s in it. Beau Geste stars Ronald Colman as Michael 'Beau' Geste, Neil Hamilton as Digby Geste, Ralph Forbes as John Geste and Alice Joyce as Lady Patricia Brandon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Beau Geste has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beau Geste page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Geste tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Geste (1926)?
- In AU, Beau Geste is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beau Geste worth watching?
- Beau Geste holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beau Geste?
- Beau Geste stars Ronald Colman, Neil Hamilton, Ralph Forbes, Alice Joyce and Mary Brian.
- When was Beau Geste released?
- Beau Geste was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.