The Boy Soldier_
Original: Allons z'enfants
In the 1930s a young fellow, Simon Chalumet, is sent to a military school by his overbearing father, an ex-soldier who has little sympathy for his son's more gentle temperament, or for his interest in films.
Starring
Lucas Belvaux, Jean Carmet, Jean-Pierre Aumont
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
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Year context
The Boy Soldier was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
In the 1930s a young fellow, Simon Chalumet, is sent to a military school by his overbearing father, an ex-soldier who has little sympathy for his son's more...
The Boy Soldier is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 58m.
CAST (13)
Lucas Belvaux
Simon Chalumot
Jean Carmet
L'adjudant Chalumot
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Commandant Félix
Jean-François Stévenin
Sergent Billotet
Jacques Denis
Brizoulet
EC
Evelyn Cotton
Soeur Béatrice
Daniel Mesguich
Capitaine Mourre
Jean-Pol Dubois
Capitaine des Aubelles
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Capitaine Maryla
Jean-Marc Thibault
Pradier
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Commandant de la Mazardière
Serge Moati
Le professeur de français
Thelonious Bernard
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Original Title
Allons z'enfants
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (16 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Boy Soldier about?
In the 1930s a young fellow, Simon Chalumet, is sent to a military school by his overbearing father, an ex-soldier who has little sympathy for his son's more gentle temperament, or for his interest in films.
How long is The Boy Soldier?
The Boy Soldier has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in The Boy Soldier?
The cast of The Boy Soldier includes Lucas Belvaux, Jean Carmet, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jean-François Stévenin, Jacques Denis.
What is the rating of The Boy Soldier?
The Boy Soldier has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War