Beau Travail (2000)
Kernel Score: 77% · 351 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2000-05-03
Runtime: 93 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Beau Travail parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Beau Travail is an unrated drama exploring jealousy and masculinity among Foreign Legion soldiers.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Claire Denis
Cast
- Denis Lavant as Galoup
- Michel Subor as Commander Bruno Forestier
- Grégoire Colin as Gilles Sentain
- Richard Courcet as Legionnaire
- Nicolas Duvauchelle as Legionnaire
- Adiatou Massudi as Legionnaire
- Mickael Ravovski as Legionnaire
- Dan Herzberg as Legionnaire
- Giuseppe Molino as Legionnaire
- Gianfranco Poddighe as Legionnaire
Beau Travail FAQ
Is Beau Travail good?
Beau Travail has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 351 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Beau Travail?
In the US you can stream Beau Travail on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Beau Travail OK for kids?
Beau Travail is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Beau Travail is an unrated drama exploring jealousy and masculinity among Foreign Legion soldiers.
What movies are like Beau Travail?
If you liked Beau Travail, try Starred Up, Desert Flower, Blood Diamond and Street Flow.