Chouans! (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, Chouans! is a drama, war and history film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 145 minutes. “Royalists against republicans...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Directed by Philippe de Broca, the film recounts a bloody episode of the French Revolution. 1793, the Terror . In Vendée and in Bretagne, the chouans are revolting against the young Republic and fight for the monarchy restauration. The civil war divides also the family of the Count Savinien de Kerfadec, a liberal and generous noble and a flying machines inventor.
Who’s in it. Chouans! stars Philippe Noiret as Savinien de Kerfadec, Lambert Wilson as Tarquin, Roger Dumas as Bouchard and Sophie Marceau as Céline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Chouans! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chouans! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chouans! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chouans! (1988)?
- In CA, Chouans! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chouans! worth watching?
- Chouans! holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Chouans!?
- Chouans! stars Philippe Noiret, Lambert Wilson, Roger Dumas, Sophie Marceau and Stéphane Freiss.
- When was Chouans! released?
- Chouans! was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.