The 400 Blows (1959)
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The 400 Blows is streaming in France on Benshi.
What the audience says
The 400 Blows sits near the top of French films on audience ratings. It holds an 8.0/10 on TMDB from 2,402 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 99-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In France you can stream it on Benshi.
Should you spend 99 minutes on it?
99 minutes of French drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 2,402 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 39m — short |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
François Truffaut
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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