Au revoir les enfants_
Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
Starring
Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette
Box Office
$4.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
8 countries
Prime Video
5 countries
G
Google Play
2 countries
YouTube
1 country
Max
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Au revoir les enfants earned $4.5M worldwide on a $3.0M budget — a 51% return on investment.
Year context
Au revoir les enfants was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Au revoir les enfants is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Négret
Joseph
Peter Fitz
Muller
PR
Pascal Rivet
Boulanger
RL
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
Xavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
Negus
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
Laviron
LE
Luc Etienne
Moreau
DE
Daniel Edinger
Tinchaut
Ami Flammer
Florent
Irène Jacob
Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
JD
Jean-Paul Dubarry
Father Hippolyte
Jacqueline Staup
Infirmière
JP
Jacqueline Paris
Mrs. Perrin
BOX OFFICE
$3.0M
Budget
$4.5M
Revenue
+51%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Au revoir les enfants about?
Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
How long is Au revoir les enfants?
Au revoir les enfants has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Au revoir les enfants?
The cast of Au revoir les enfants includes Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg, Philippe Morier-Genoud.
How much did Au revoir les enfants make at the box office?
Au revoir les enfants earned $4,542,825 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,000,000.
What is the rating of Au revoir les enfants?
Au revoir les enfants has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 708 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War