Bandits (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Bandits is a drama film directed by Claude Lelouch, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. On the day Jean Gabin dies, a kidnaper who also takes a fortune in jewels heisted from Cartiers murders Simon Verini's wife. (Simon was fencing the jewels for a youthful gang who robbed Cartiers; he suspects them of the murder.) He's framed for the theft and spends ten years in prison, writing to his daughter, Marie-Sophie, who's 11 when he's sent away. Released, he reconnects to Marie-Sophie and to the young thieves, seeks revenge, and is quickly arrested again. She doesn't know what to make of her father, retreats to her Swiss fiancé, and is flummoxed when one of the young thieves falls for her. Is resolution possible when crime cuts across families and romance?
Who’s in it. Bandits stars Jean Yanne as L'Expert (Simon Verini), Marie-Sophie L. as La Princesse, Patrick Bruel as Mozart and Charles Gérard as Tonton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bandits has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bandits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandits tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bandits (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bandits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bandits worth watching?
- Bandits holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandits?
- Bandits stars Jean Yanne, Marie-Sophie L., Patrick Bruel, Charles Gérard and Corinne Marchand.
- When was Bandits released?
- Bandits was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.