De Gaulle: Résistance (2026)
French · History / Drama · 160 min · 15
★ 7.8 (180 votes)
▸ Must watch
Releases 28 Aug 2026
Page updated 2026-08-26
The verdict
De Gaulle: Résistance has pulled the kind of numbers most French films never see. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 180 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 160 minutes. It releases 2026-08-28; mark your calendar if it's on your list.
Story
June, 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 40m — long |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | History / Drama |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Antonin Baudry
Cast
Simon Abkarian
Charles de Gaulle
Simon Russell Beale
Winston Churchill
Florian Lesieur
Fernand
Benoît Magimel
Koenig
Mathieu Kassovitz
Darlan
Loïc Corbery
Pleven
When is De Gaulle: Résistance coming to streaming?
De Gaulle: Résistance hasn't had its theatrical release yet, and is due 28 Aug 2026. A streaming release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Where to watch in the UK
Theatrical run ended — streaming arrival pending
Availability as of 2026-08-26 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is De Gaulle: Résistance worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.8/10 on audience ratings.
Where can I watch De Gaulle: Résistance?
De Gaulle: Résistance hasn't released yet — it's due 2026-08-28. We'll list where to watch once it's out.
When is De Gaulle: Résistance coming to streaming?
A streaming release date for De Gaulle: Résistance hasn't been officially announced yet. French releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around October 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is De Gaulle: Résistance family friendly?
De Gaulle: Résistance is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is De Gaulle: Résistance in?
De Gaulle: Résistance is a French film (History / Drama).