The 400 Blows
1959, French. Directed by François Truffaut.
Angel faces hell-bent for violence.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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The 400 Blows is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- François TruffautDirector
- Jean-Pierre LéaudAntoine Doinel
- Claire MaurierGilberte Doinel
- Albert RémyJulien Doinel
- Georges FlamantMr. Bigey
- Patrick AuffayRené
- Robert BeauvaisDirecteur de l'école
- Yvonne ClaudieMme Bigey
- Pierre ReppProfesseur d'anglais
- Guy DecombleProfesseur de français
- Daniel CouturierBetrand Mauricet
- François NocherEnfant
- Richard KanayanEnfant
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1959
- Original title
- Les Quatre Cents Coups
- Country
- France
- Written by
- François Truffaut
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The 400 Blows: quick answers
Is The 400 Blows worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 2,421 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The 400 Blows have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 400 Blows. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 400 Blows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 400 Blows is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The 400 Blows on?
The 400 Blows is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 400 Blows?
If you liked The 400 Blows, try The Emperor of Paris, Caché, Sound and Fury.
Who directed The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows (1959) was directed by François Truffaut and stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy.