Where can I stream The 400 Blows?

You can stream The 400 Blows on: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Amazon Store, Fandango at Home and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max

The 400 Blows Movie (1959): Where to watch and stream online

The 400 Blows

Drama

1959, Movie, 1h 39min

François Truffaut’s first feature is also his most personal. Told through the eyes of Truffaut’s cinematic counterpart, Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), THE 400 BLOWS sensitively re-creates the trials of Truffaut’s own childhood, unsentimentally portraying aloof parents, oppressive teachers, and petty crime. The film marked Truffaut’s passage from leading critic to trailblazing auteur of the French New Wave.

"The 400 Blows" — drama movie produced in France and released in 1959. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 39min. "The 400 Blows" is currently available to stream on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max and for rent and to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: France

Director:

Cast:

Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

rated

François Truffaut’s coming-of-age masterwork.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Nick Dawson

rated

Vibrant, visually exciting and emotionally resonant.

Read full review at Empire

Jenny

rated

Watching this was one of the best decisions of my life. Personally self I am a 16 year old, and I despise movies about young folks where an adult has made it. It’s always about love and never about the young persons inner feeling. I felt more draw...

1 year ago

Kasper Løvborg

rated

François Truffaut's affecting chronicle about the coming of age of Antoine Doinel is a must-see.

5 years ago

Bo Berget

rated

My personal best film of all. The son dont understand grown ups and grown up dont understans the son. Its not a movie for children. Imo its 15+ Not becaus of images, smokes etc - but because the plot is deep and nothing is explained (as in many mo...

2 years ago

Michael Thomsen

rated

Berømt fransk klassiker om en utilpasset ung mand. Jeg er nok ikke HELT så vild med den som visse andre, men den er helt klart historisk vigtig inden for den franske New Wave bølge.

4 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is The 400 Blows about? Toggle content

The 400 Blows (Les Quatre Cents Coups) is a classic French coming-of-age drama film directed by François Truffaut. The movie follows the story of Antoine Doinel, a troubled young boy who struggles with his neglectful parents and rigid school system. After running away from home and being caught by the police, Antoine is sent to an observation center for troubled youths, where he grapples with his own unhappiness and yearning for freedom. The film features Jean-Pierre Léaud in the lead role and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of New Wave cinema.

What movies are similar to The 400 Blows? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The 400 Blows include 12 Angry Men, Wild Strawberries, I Live in Fear, Ordet, Los felices 60, Accattone.

When was The 400 Blows released in theaters? Toggle content

The 400 Blows was released in theaters on November 16, 1959.

When was The 400 Blows released for streaming? Toggle content

The 400 Blows was released for streaming on December 22, 2025.