The Young Lieutenant (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, The Young Lieutenant is a drama and crime film directed by Xavier Beauvois, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A rookie policeman from provincial Le Havre volunteers for the high pressure Parisian homicide bureau and is assigned to a middle-aged woman detective.
Who’s in it. The Young Lieutenant stars Nathalie Baye as Commandant Vaudieu, Jalil Lespert as Antoine Derouère, Roschdy Zem as Solo and Antoine Chappey as Louis Mallet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Young Lieutenant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Lieutenant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Lieutenant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Lieutenant (2005)?
- In US, The Young Lieutenant is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Lieutenant worth watching?
- The Young Lieutenant holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Lieutenant?
- The Young Lieutenant stars Nathalie Baye, Jalil Lespert, Roschdy Zem, Antoine Chappey and Jacques Perrin.
- When was The Young Lieutenant released?
- The Young Lieutenant was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.