Beau Travail
“Maybe freedom begins with remorse.”
Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, until the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind.
Where to watch Beau Travail in United States
Can I watch Beau Travail in United States? Yes — you can stream Beau Travail in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Beau Travail streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
| Japan | Hulu | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Beau Travail
Beau Travail is a 2000 French-language drama film directed by Claire Denis. The cast is led by Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Beau Travail was produced by La Sept-Arte, S.M. Films, and Tanaïs Com and made in France. It was released on May 3, 2000, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Writers
- Jean-Pol Fargeau, Claire Denis
- Release date
- May 3, 2000
- OTT release
- September 1, 2022
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- La Sept-Arte, S.M. Films, Tanaïs Com
Beau Travail cast & crew
Beau Travail was directed by Claire Denis and written by Jean-Pol Fargeau and Claire Denis.
The cast features Denis Lavant as Galoup, Michel Subor as Commander Bruno Forestier, Grégoire Colin as Gilles Sentain, Richard Courcet as Legionnaire, Nicolas Duvauchelle as Legionnaire, and Adiatou Massudi as Legionnaire.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Eran Zur, cinematography is by Agnès Godard, and it was produced by Patrick Grandperret and Jérôme Minet.
Is Beau Travail worth watching?
Beau Travail holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 376 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Beau Travail is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Beau Travail
In United States, you can stream Beau Travail on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 1, 2022.
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Cast of Beau Travail
Denis Lavant
Galoup
Michel Subor
Commander Bruno Forestier
Grégoire Colin
Gilles Sentain
Richard Courcet
Legionnaire
Nicolas Duvauchelle
Legionnaire
Adiatou Massudi
Legionnaire
Mickael Ravovski
Legionnaire
Dan Herzberg
Legionnaire
Giuseppe Molino
Legionnaire
Gianfranco Poddighe
Legionnaire
Marc Veh
Legionnaire
Thong Duy Nguyen
Legionnaire
Beau Travail — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Beau Travail in United States?
Beau Travail is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Beau Travail on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Beau Travail is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Beau Travail in?
Beau Travail is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Italian, Russian, Turkish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Beau Travail?
Beau Travail runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Beau Travail rated?
Beau Travail is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 376 ratings.
▸When did Beau Travail release on OTT?
Beau Travail became available digitally on September 1, 2022.
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