Max and the Junkmen
A detective decides to go undercover and set up a group of robbers, but he may be getting too caught up in the task at hand.
Where to watch Max and the Junkmen in United States
KanopyClick a service to open Max and the Junkmen there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Max and the Junkmen streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Max and the Junkmen
Max and the Junkmen is a 1971 French-language crime and romance film directed by Claude Sautet. The cast is led by Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Bernard Fresson. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Max and the Junkmen was produced by Lira Films, Sonocam, and Fida Cinematografica and made in France and Italy. It was released on February 17, 1971.
- Director
- Claude Sautet
- Writers
- Claude Néron, Claude Sautet, Jean-Loup Dabadie
- Release date
- February 17, 1971
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Lira Films, Sonocam, Fida Cinematografica
Max and the Junkmen cast & crew
Max and the Junkmen was directed by Claude Sautet and written by Claude Néron, Claude Sautet, and Jean-Loup Dabadie.
The cast features Michel Piccoli as Max, inspector, Romy Schneider as Julia Anna 'Lily' Ackermann, Bernard Fresson as Abel Maresco, François Périer as Commissioner Rosinsky, Georges Wilson as Commissioner, and Boby Lapointe as Lui Serafino aka 'P'tit Lu'.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Sarde, cinematography is by René Mathelin, and it was produced by Roland Girard and Raymond Danon.
Is Max and the Junkmen worth watching?
Max and the Junkmen holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 138 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and romance, Max and the Junkmen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Max and the Junkmen
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Cast of Max and the Junkmen
Michel Piccoli
Max, inspector
Romy Schneider
Julia Anna 'Lily' Ackermann
Bernard Fresson
Abel Maresco
François Périer
Commissioner Rosinsky
Georges Wilson
Commissioner
Boby Lapointe
Lui Serafino aka 'P'tit Lu'
Philippe Léotard
Losfeld
Michel Creton
Robert Saidani
Betty Beckers
Maria
Henri-Jacques Huet
Cyriaque Arnaïs aka 'Dromadaire'
Dominique Zardi
Baraduch
Dany Jacquet
Ida
Max and the Junkmen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Max and the Junkmen in United States?
Max and the Junkmen is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Max and the Junkmen on Kanopy?
Yes — Max and the Junkmen is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Max and the Junkmen in?
Max and the Junkmen is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Max and the Junkmen?
Max and the Junkmen runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Max and the Junkmen rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 138 ratings.
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