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The Boy Soldier

7.519811h 58mMovieDramaWar

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.

DirectorYves Boisset
WritersJacques Kirsner·Yves Boisset
ProducerAlain Sarde

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 24 other countries

The Boy Soldier isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 20 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yves Boisset

LBLucas Belvaux
Lucas Belvaux
Simon Chalumot
JCJean Carmet
Jean Carmet
L'adjudant Chalumot
JAJean-Pierre Aumont
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Commandant Félix
JSJean-François Stévenin
Jean-François Stévenin
Sergent Billotet
JDJacques Denis
Jacques Denis
Brizoulet
EC
Evelyn Cotton
Soeur Béatrice
DMDaniel Mesguich
Daniel Mesguich
Capitaine Mourre
JDJean-Pol Dubois
Jean-Pol Dubois
Capitaine des Aubelles
JDJean-Claude Dreyfus
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Capitaine Maryla
JTJean-Marc Thibault
Jean-Marc Thibault
Pradier
JKJean-Pierre Kalfon
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Commandant de la Mazardière
SMSerge Moati
Serge Moati
Le professeur de français

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The Boy Soldier — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boy Soldier?

The Boy Soldier isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Czechia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Boy Soldier on Netflix?

No, The Boy Soldier is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Boy Soldier on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Boy Soldier isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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The Boy Soldier isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.