15 Lads (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2011, 15 Lads is a drama, war and history film directed by Romain Cogitore, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Summer 1944, France. Racine is a carefree 19-year-old first-aid worker, his secret desire is to be able to sleep with Isabelle, the girl he's in love with. One evening they are about to take the plunge, but a resistance fighter comes to ask for help. Racine goes up to the maquis to impress the young girl and joins a group of fifteen immature boys. But up there, nothing goes as planned. The war catches up with them, brutally marking the end of an innocence and Racine finds himself caught in the crossfire.
Who’s in it. 15 Lads stars François Civil as François / Racine, Michel Vuillermoz as Lieutenant Lebel, Grégory Gatignol as Zozo and Christopher Buchholz as Soldat allemand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, 15 Lads has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 15 Lads page.
If you liked it. Fans of 15 Lads tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 15 Lads (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 15 Lads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 15 Lads worth watching?
- 15 Lads holds an audience score of 5.5 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 15 Lads?
- 15 Lads stars François Civil, Michel Vuillermoz, Grégory Gatignol, Christopher Buchholz and Jeanne Mettauer.
- When was 15 Lads released?
- 15 Lads was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.