François Truffaut films, ranked by your taste
Director and actor · 9 films on Boxlist
Known for Jules and Jim, The 400 Blows and Day for Night.
See which ones match your tasteStarring François Truffaut
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977 · Film
7.4/10 · TMDBAfter an encounter with UFOs, a line worker feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
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The 400 Blows
1959 · Film
8.1/10 · TMDBFor young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better...
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Day for Night
1973 · Film
7.9/10 · TMDBA committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
The Soft Skin
1964 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDBPierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married with Franca and father of Sabine, around 10. He meets an air hostess, Nicole. They start a love affair, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stand staying away from her.
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Directed by François Truffaut
Jules and Jim
1962 · Film
7.7/10 · TMDBIn the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim. Both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine, but it's Jules who wins her hand. After the war...
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1959 · Film
8.1/10 · TMDBFor young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better...
Where to watch:+ rent/buyDay for Night
1973 · Film
7.9/10 · TMDBA committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
Stolen Kisses
1968 · Film
7.4/10 · TMDBThe third in a series of films featuring François Truffaut's alter-ego, Antoine Doinel, the story resumes with Antoine being discharged from military service. His sweetheart Christine's father lands Antoine a job as a security guard, which...
Where to watch:+ rent/buyThe Soft Skin
1964 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDBPierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married with Franca and father of Sabine, around 10. He meets an air hostess, Nicole. They start a love affair, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stand staying away from her.
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Fahrenheit 451
1966 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDBIn the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of...
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The Last Metro
1980 · Film
7.3/10 · TMDBIn occupied Paris, an actress married to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs.
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The Bride Wore Black
1968 · Film
7.3/10 · TMDBJulie Kohler is prevented from suicide by her mother. She leaves the town. She will track down, charm and kill five men who do not know her. What is her goal? What is her purpose?
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