Beau Travail (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2000, Beau Travail is a drama film directed by Claire Denis, running about 92 minutes. “Maybe freedom begins with remorse.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Beau Travail stars Denis Lavant as Galoup, Michel Subor as Commander Bruno Forestier, Grégoire Colin as Gilles Sentain and Nicolas Duvauchelle as Legionnaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beau Travail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beau Travail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Travail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Travail (2000)?
- In US, Beau Travail is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beau Travail worth watching?
- Beau Travail holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beau Travail?
- Beau Travail stars Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin, Nicolas Duvauchelle and Richard Courcet.