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Au Revoir les Enfants

1987Movie1 h 45 minPG

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic888.3Rotten Tomatoes97%93%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about history and war.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • World War II
  • French Cinema
  • Boarding School
  • Friendship
  • Tragedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Historical Drama
  • Loss
  • Nazi Occupation

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Louis Malle
Written by
Louis Malle
Produced by
Louis Malle
Music by
Claude Villand, Bernard Le Roux, Jean-Claude Laureux

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Facts

October 7, 1987 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
October 7, 1987
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, German, Greek, Latin
Made in
Germany, France, Italy
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Card-Carrying Villain, Laser-Guided Karma, We Used to Be Friends +9

  • Card-Carrying Villain
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • We Used to Be Friends
  • Pyrrhic Victory
  • Title Drop
  • Greedy Jew
  • Doting Parent
  • Bonding over Missing Parents
  • Les Collaborateurs
  • Cool Big Bro
  • Boarding School
  • Momma's Boy

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Au Revoir les Enfants?"

Questions about Au Revoir les Enfants

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Where can I stream Au Revoir les Enfants?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Au Revoir les Enfants streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Au Revoir les Enfants worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 88).

Is Au Revoir les Enfants okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Au Revoir les Enfants good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Au Revoir les Enfants in English?

FrenchEnglishGermanGreekLatin

No, it was made in French, with some English, German, Greek, and Latin.

What tropes does Au Revoir les Enfants use?

Card-Carrying VillainLaser-Guided KarmaWe Used to Be FriendsPyrrhic VictoryTitle DropGreedy JewDoting ParentBonding over Missing ParentsLes CollaborateursCool Big BroBoarding SchoolMomma's Boyand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Card-Carrying Villain, Laser-Guided Karma, and We Used to Be Friends.