Beau Travail
2000, French. Directed by Claire Denis.
Maybe freedom begins with remorse.
Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, until the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Beau Travail is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claire DenisDirector
- Denis LavantGaloup
- Michel SuborCommander Bruno Forestier
- Grégoire ColinGilles Sentain
- Richard CourcetLegionnaire
- Nicolas DuvauchelleLegionnaire
- Adiatou MassudiLegionnaire
- Mickael RavovskiLegionnaire
- Dan HerzbergLegionnaire
- Giuseppe MolinoLegionnaire
- Gianfranco PoddigheLegionnaire
- Marc VehLegionnaire
- Thong Duy NguyenLegionnaire
Details
- Released
- 3 May 2000
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Pol Fargeau, Claire Denis
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What Beau Travail is based on
Beau Travail is based on Billy Budd, Sailor, a 1924 novel by Herman Melville.
Novel · 1924
Billy Budd, Sailor
By Herman Melville
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Beau Travail: quick answers
Is Beau Travail worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 391 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beau Travail?
Beau Travail runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Beau Travail have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beau Travail. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beau Travail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beau Travail is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Beau Travail on?
Beau Travail is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beau Travail?
If you liked Beau Travail, try Amina, Hounddog, Another Day.
Who directed Beau Travail?
Beau Travail (2000) was directed by Claire Denis and stars Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin.
What is Beau Travail based on?
Beau Travail is based on Billy Budd, Sailor, a 1924 novel by Herman Melville.