The 400 Blows Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The 400 Blows, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
The 400 Blows (1959) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Angel faces hell-bent for violence.
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
Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel; Claire Maurier as Gilberte Doinel; Albert Rémy as Julien Doinel; Georges Flamant as Mr. Bigey; Patrick Auffay as René; Robert Beauvais as Directeur de l'école; Yvonne Claudie as Mme Bigey; Pierre Repp as Professeur d'anglais
About The 400 Blows
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
More like The 400 Blows
- The Emperor of Paris
- The Devil, Probably
- Apaches: Gang of Paris
- Caché
- La Haine
- Sound and Fury
- The Tenant
- Razzia
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The 400 Blows?
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.
Who is in the cast of The 400 Blows?
Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel; Claire Maurier as Gilberte Doinel; Albert Rémy as Julien Doinel; Georges Flamant as Mr. Bigey; Patrick Auffay as René; Robert Beauvais as Directeur de l'école; Yvonne Claudie as Mme Bigey; Pierre Repp as Professeur d'anglais
Is this The 400 Blows guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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