De Gaulle: Liberté (2026)
De Gaulle: Liberté is in cinemas in the UK now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
De Gaulle: Liberté stands out as one of the better-rated French films around at the moment. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 181 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 159 minutes. It's in theatres in the UK now — best caught on the big screen.
Should you spend 2h 39m on it?
2h 39m of French history with a drama streak. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 181 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not keep track of who's who
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
Part two of a two-part biopic following French army officer Charles De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945, and trace his development towards a political career.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 39m — long |
| Genre | History / Drama |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Antonin Baudry
Cast
When is De Gaulle: Liberté coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — De Gaulle: Liberté is in its theatrical run in the UK, released 2026-09-18. French releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in the UK
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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