Au Revoir les Enfants

1h 45m · 1987 · Directed by Louis Malle · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) runs 1h 45m, directed by Louis Malle. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, War

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)