The 400 Blows
Les Quatre Cents Coups
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.
Ratings
Based on audience scoresWhere to stream The 400 Blows
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
New trailer for The 400 Blows - in cinemas from 7 January 2022 | BFI
Mark Kermode reviews The 400 Blows (1959) | BFI Player
Jean-Pierre Léaud at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival for 400 Blows
Robert Weide on THE 400 BLOWS
Limelight
Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows
Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.
On Mac
iPhone
iPad
Mac
More like The 400 Blows
Frequently asked questions about The 400 Blows
Where can I watch The 400 Blows in the United States?
The 400 Blows is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The 400 Blows on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes. The 400 Blows is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Can I watch The 400 Blows for free?
The 400 Blows streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows scores 8.0 on The Movie Database, 8.0 on IMDb, and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Georges Flamant, and Patrick Auffay. François Truffaut is the director.
How long is The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did The 400 Blows come out?
The 400 Blows was released on June 3, 1959.
Which studio made The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows was produced by Les Films du Carrosse and Sédif Productions in France.
What languages is The 400 Blows in?
The 400 Blows is in English and French, and its original language is French.
What language is The 400 Blows in?
The 400 Blows is in French, and its original title is Les Quatre Cents Coups.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.