The 400 Blows
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.
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Where can I watch The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Kanopy, and Shout! Factory TV in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is The 400 Blows about?
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.
Who stars in The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Georges Flamant, and Patrick Auffay.
When did The 400 Blows come out?
The 400 Blows was released in 1959.
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