Plot — What is The 400 Blows about?
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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 99 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 2,405 votes) |
The 400 Blows — FAQ
Is The 400 Blows worth watching? The 400 Blows holds a 8.0/10 rating from 2,405 viewers. 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 pl
Who directed The 400 Blows? Directed by François Truffaut.
Who is in the cast of The 400 Blows? It stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Georges Flamant, Patrick Auffay, Robert Beauvais and more.
Where can I stream The 400 Blows? You can stream The 400 Blows on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The 400 Blows release? It released in 1959.
