La Bête Humaine
1938, French. Directed by Jean Renoir.
Returning by train to the French port of Le Havre, Jacques Lantier, a tormented railwayman, meets by chance the impulsive stationmaster Roubard and Séverine, his wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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La Bête Humaine is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 23 December 1938
- Original title
- La Bête humaine
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Renoir
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What La Bête Humaine is based on
La Bête Humaine is based on La Bête humaine, an 1890 novel by Émile Zola, published by Bibliothèque Charpentier.
Novel · 1890
La Bête humaine
By Émile Zola
Published by Bibliothèque Charpentier
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La Bête Humaine: quick answers
Is La Bête Humaine worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 254 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is La Bête Humaine?
La Bête Humaine runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does La Bête Humaine have a post-credits scene?
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La Bête Humaine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is La Bête Humaine on?
La Bête Humaine is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like La Bête Humaine?
If you liked La Bête Humaine, try A Place to Fight For, Le Combat dans l'île, Just the Two of Us.
Who directed La Bête Humaine?
La Bête Humaine (1938) was directed by Jean Renoir and stars Jean Gabin, Simone Simon, Fernand Ledoux.
What is La Bête Humaine based on?
La Bête Humaine is based on La Bête humaine, an 1890 novel by Émile Zola, published by Bibliothèque Charpentier.