

Rookies Run Amok
1971, French. Directed by Claude Zidi.
Les Bidasses en Folie, a french movie from 1971, is a very short, easy to watch, slapstick hippie comedy.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Snoozefest
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5.6/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Rookies Run Amok isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 December 1971.
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Details
- Released
- 15 December 1971
- Original title
- Les bidasses en folie
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Zidi, Michel Ardan
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Rookies Run Amok: quick answers
What should I watch before Rookies Run Amok?
Watch The Great Java (1971) first.
What comes after Rookies Run Amok?
Next in the series: Stadium Nuts (1972), Charlots Go to Spain (1972), and The Big Store (1973).
Is Rookies Run Amok worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Rookies Run Amok?
Rookies Run Amok runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Rookies Run Amok have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rookies Run Amok. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rookies Run Amok parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Rookies Run Amok yet.
Which OTT platform is Rookies Run Amok on?
Rookies Run Amok isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 December 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rookies Run Amok?
If you liked Rookies Run Amok, try Rookies Go to War, Buck Privates, Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous.
Who directed Rookies Run Amok?
Rookies Run Amok (1971) was directed by Claude Zidi and stars Gérard Rinaldi, Gérard Filipelli, Jean Sarrus.
