Au Revoir les Enfants
1987, French. Directed by Louis Malle.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Au Revoir les Enfants is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Louis MalleDirector
- Gaspard ManesseJulien Quentin
- Raphael FejtöJean Bonnet
- Francine RacetteMrs. Quentin
- Stanislas Carré de MalbergFrançois Quentin
- Philippe Morier-GenoudFather Jean
- François BerléandFather Michel
- François NégretJoseph
- Peter FitzMuller
- Pascal RivetBoulanger
- Richard LeboeufSagard
- Xavier LegrandBabinot
- Arnaud HenrietNegus
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1987
- Original title
- Au revoir les enfants
- Country
- Germany, France, Italy
- Written by
- Louis Malle
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $4.5M
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Au Revoir les Enfants: quick answers
Is Au Revoir les Enfants worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 764 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Au Revoir les Enfants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Au Revoir les Enfants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Au Revoir les Enfants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Au Revoir les Enfants is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Au Revoir les Enfants on?
Au Revoir les Enfants is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Au Revoir les Enfants?
If you liked Au Revoir les Enfants, try White Bird, Forbidden Games, A Bag of Marbles.
Who directed Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) was directed by Louis Malle and stars Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette.