Adieu Bonaparte (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Adieu Bonaparte is a drama, war and history film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. This big-budget historical epic from acclaimed Egyptian director Youssef Chahine features a crazed turn by Patrice Chereau as Napoleon Bonaparte. The film, an Egyptian-French co-production, deals with Napoleon's occupation of Alexandria and its effect on a typical Egyptian family. Michel Piccoli leads the cast as a general in Napoleon's army who tentatively befriends a local poet.
Who’s in it. Adieu Bonaparte stars Patrice Chéreau as Napoléon Bonaparte, Michel Piccoli as Caffarelli, Mohsena Tewfik and Christian Patey as Horace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Adieu Bonaparte has proved divisive with 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 Adieu Bonaparte page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adieu Bonaparte tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adieu Bonaparte (1985)?
- In US, Adieu Bonaparte is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Adieu Bonaparte worth watching?
- Adieu Bonaparte holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adieu Bonaparte?
- Adieu Bonaparte stars Patrice Chéreau, Michel Piccoli, Mohsena Tewfik, Christian Patey and Seif Abdelrahman.
- When was Adieu Bonaparte released?
- Adieu Bonaparte was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.