Au Revoir les Enfants Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy

Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Gaspard Manesse as Julien Quentin; Raphael Fejtö as Jean Bonnet; Francine Racette as Mrs. Quentin; Stanislas Carré de Malberg as François Quentin; Philippe Morier-Genoud as Father Jean; François Berléand as Father Michel; François Négret as Joseph; Peter Fitz as Muller

About Au Revoir les Enfants

Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.

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