Les quatre cents coups (1959)
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L'amour à vingt ans (1962)
Antoine et Colette (1962)
(Short)
Baisers volés (1968)
Domicile conjugal (1970)
L'amour en fuite (1979)
Version of
La petite voleuse (1988)
Edited into
Histoire(s) du cinéma: Une vague nouvelle (1999)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
References
Les quatre cents farces du diable (1906)
(Short)
The title is a play on the original film's name.
The title is a play on the original film's name.
Der blaue Engel (1930)
Boudu sauvé des eaux (1932)
Zéro de conduite: Jeunes diables au collège (1933)
(Short)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Torn childhood, loneliness and uncertainty.
Torn childhood, loneliness and uncertainty.
Sommaren med Monika (1953)
Antoine and René walk out of a movie theater and René pulls down and steals a movie publicity photo of Harriet Andersson
Antoine and René walk out of a movie theater and René pulls down and steals a movie publicity photo of Harriet Andersson
Little Fugitive (1953)
Antoine washes his face in a fountain after his night spent outdoors the same way Joey does.
Antoine washes his face in a fountain after his night spent outdoors the same way Joey does.
The Shanghai Story (1954)
Movie poster for "Terreur à Shanghai" seen outside a theater that Antoine and René walk into
Movie poster for "Terreur à Shanghai" seen outside a theater that Antoine and René walk into
Liane - die weiße Sklavin (1957)
On the marquee, as "Liane, L'Esclave Blanche," at a movie theater that Antoine and René walk out of .
On the marquee, as "Liane, L'Esclave Blanche," at a movie theater that Antoine and René walk out of .
Vertigo (1958)
Antoine holding his head while going dizzy on a Funfair ride is a deliberate nod to this movie. Like most films directed by Hitchcock, Director Truffaut plays a cameo while Antoine is at the Funfair.
Antoine holding his head while going dizzy on a Funfair ride is a deliberate nod to this movie. Like most films directed by Hitchcock, Director Truffaut plays a cameo while Antoine is at the Funfair.
Paris nous appartient (1961)
It's the film Antoine's mother wants to go see. Typical New Wave.
It's the film Antoine's mother wants to go see. Typical New Wave.
Referenced in
Les échos du cinéma: Episode #1.4 (1961)
(TV Episode)
Normand Champoux mentions the film
Normand Champoux mentions the film
Les échos du cinéma: Episode #1.23 (1961)
(TV Episode)
Jean Rouch mentions the film
Jean Rouch mentions the film
Álmodozások kora (1965)
Poster is featured!
Poster is featured!
Masculin féminin (1966)
Jean-Pierre Leaud references his character Antoine Doinel when he and Chantal Goya get into the military car he called to pick them up.
Jean-Pierre Leaud references his character Antoine Doinel when he and Chantal Goya get into the military car he called to pick them up.
Baisers volés (1968)
In both films, a key is hidden in a vase, and lights go off as Antoine Doinel climbs stairs.
In both films, a key is hidden in a vase, and lights go off as Antoine Doinel climbs stairs.
Thèmes et variations du cinéma: L'enfance au cinéma (1969)
(TV Episode)
Film analysis
Film analysis
In Praise of Older Women (1978)
Movie name on Montreal cinema marquee as Andras is having coffee.
Movie name on Montreal cinema marquee as Andras is having coffee.
A Little Romance (1979)
The juvenile steals promotional stills from a movie theater display.
The juvenile steals promotional stills from a movie theater display.
El curso en que amamos a Kim Novak (1980)
The film is mentioned in a conversation
The film is mentioned in a conversation
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
When young Noodles is arrested, he is put in a paddywagon and driven off--framed exactly as Antoine is in the 400 blows.
When young Noodles is arrested, he is put in a paddywagon and driven off--framed exactly as Antoine is in the 400 blows.
Fast Talking (1984)
The final shot is a homage to the final frame of this film. The movie was inspired by Francois Truffaut's Antoine Doinel cycle of five French youth romantic-drama feature films of which 'The 400 Blows' was the first.
The final shot is a homage to the final frame of this film. The movie was inspired by Francois Truffaut's Antoine Doinel cycle of five French youth romantic-drama feature films of which 'The 400 Blows' was the first.
Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best Films of 1986 (1987)
(TV Episode)
Referenced.
Referenced.
Mr. Miller Goes to Washington Starring Dennis Miller (1988)
(TV Special)
Mentioned by Dennis.
Mentioned by Dennis.
Hablo en sueños (1988)
(Short)
Image shown
Image shown
Batman (1989)
First scene, when they get out of the theater.
First scene, when they get out of the theater.
Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Package/Wired/Cookie/Little Monsters/The Little Thief (1989)
(TV Episode)
Referenced during the "The Little Thief" review.
Referenced during the "The Little Thief" review.
Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Old Gringo/The Girl in a Swing/An Innocent Man/Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
(TV Episode)
Referenced during a segment about "Tom Jones".
Referenced during a segment about "Tom Jones".
Boyz n the Hood (1991)
This was one of John Singleton's favorite movies and its influence is seen in this film.
This was one of John Singleton's favorite movies and its influence is seen in this film.
Me Myself and I (1992)
Bebe's Kids (1992)
American Heart (1992)
Prime Suspect 2: Operation Nadine: Part 2 (1992)
(TV Episode)
Climactic beach run.
Climactic beach run.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain (1993)
(TV Episode)
Mike: (during a freeze frame close-up) The 400 Blows.
Mike: (during a freeze frame close-up) The 400 Blows.
La cité de la peur (1994)
Sixten (1994)
Evidence (1995)
(Short)
Reminiscent of the puppet show scene.
Reminiscent of the puppet show scene.
Cannes... les 400 coups (1997)
(TV Movie)
Squeeze (1997)
Shot where Tyson is running down the street and the camera follows at his side is taken right from a shot in The 400 Blows.
Shot where Tyson is running down the street and the camera follows at his side is taken right from a shot in The 400 Blows.
Lola rennt (1998)
Prolonged takes of a person running without stopping.
Prolonged takes of a person running without stopping.
Joe the King (1999)
Modeled after French New Wave films, especially The 400 Blows. The ending is an homage to The 400 Blows with the main character breaking the fourth wall by looking into the camera.
Modeled after French New Wave films, especially The 400 Blows. The ending is an homage to The 400 Blows with the main character breaking the fourth wall by looking into the camera.
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
La bûche (1999)
Nine Inch Nails: We're in This Together (1999)
(Music Video)
The scenes and plot of the music video references the beach sequences of the film.
The scenes and plot of the music video references the beach sequences of the film.
Ali Zaoua, prince de la rue (2000)
The Fluffer (2001)
Ni na bian ji dian (2001)
Y tu mamá también (2001)
The shot of Luisa walking onto the Heaven's Mouth beach for the first time is an homage to the final shot in The 400 Blows
The shot of Luisa walking onto the Heaven's Mouth beach for the first time is an homage to the final shot in The 400 Blows
Dawson's Creek: In a Lonely Place (2002)
(TV Episode)
Dawson cites Nicholas Ray's influence on French New Wave.
Dawson cites Nicholas Ray's influence on French New Wave.
Sweet Sixteen (2002)
Cinemania (2002)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Thirteen (2003)
The last freeze frame and the subject matter itself is very similar to The 400 Blows.
The last freeze frame and the subject matter itself is very similar to The 400 Blows.
Cookie Jar (2003)
(Short)
Kids skip school and catch parents doing the same.
Kids skip school and catch parents doing the same.
Day for Night: An Appreciation (2003)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Dreamers (2003)
Les clefs de bagnole (2003)
this is the bar's name in this movie
this is the bar's name in this movie
Something to Scream About (2003)
(Video)
It is referenced in a poster ("The 400 Blows").
It is referenced in a poster ("The 400 Blows").
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
The freeze frame ending on Harry's face is quite similar to the freeze-frame ending of Antoine Doiniel in the "The 400 Blows"
The freeze frame ending on Harry's face is quite similar to the freeze-frame ending of Antoine Doiniel in the "The 400 Blows"
Quo Vadis, Baby? (2005)
This movie can be spotted in Matteo Berti's VHS collection.
This movie can be spotted in Matteo Berti's VHS collection.
Les 10 Ans de 'La Haine' (2005)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Telma demain (2005)
At this Movie end, many people go to the cinema where is at it in front: "Les 400 coups"
At this Movie end, many people go to the cinema where is at it in front: "Les 400 coups"
Le petit lieutenant (2005)
There is a poster for The 400 Blows in a bar and the ending on the beach is a direct reference to that film
There is a poster for The 400 Blows in a bar and the ending on the beach is a direct reference to that film
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.6 (2005)
(TV Episode)
referenced in clue and correct response in "Movie Numbers" category
referenced in clue and correct response in "Movie Numbers" category
Candy (2006)
In the begining of the film the main characters are riding a gravity-carusel
In the begining of the film the main characters are riding a gravity-carusel
Salvador (2006)
One character mentions this film.
One character mentions this film.
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.192 (2006)
(TV Episode)
referenced in clue and correct response in "Familiar Numbers" category
referenced in clue and correct response in "Familiar Numbers" category
This Is England (2006)
End scene, by the waterfronts.
End scene, by the waterfronts.
Os 12 Trabalhos (2006)
Scene of Heracles on the beach
Scene of Heracles on the beach
Numb3rs: Longshot (2006)
(TV Episode)
Film, Larry and Megan watched in the cinema.
Film, Larry and Megan watched in the cinema.
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Sharif Returns (2007)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Tony
mentioned by Tony
Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence (2007)
The film is mentioned in Walter Salles' segment.
The film is mentioned in Walter Salles' segment.
Le scaphandre et le papillon (2007)
During a flashback Jean-Dominique has of riding around in his convertible, the opening theme to this film plays while imitating handheld shots of Paris from its opening credits.
During a flashback Jean-Dominique has of riding around in his convertible, the opening theme to this film plays while imitating handheld shots of Paris from its opening credits.
How Shawn Parker Fell in Love (2007)
(Short)
The director, a big fan of Francois Truffaut, modeled the film's opening credits off the opening of The 400 Blows
The director, a big fan of Francois Truffaut, modeled the film's opening credits off the opening of The 400 Blows
Ugly Betty: Zero Worship (2008)
(TV Episode)
Cliff wants to rent this at the video store
Cliff wants to rent this at the video store
Die Welle (2008)
The final shot of Wenger freezing as he stares onto an unknown sight is homage to the ending shot of 400 Blows.
The final shot of Wenger freezing as he stares onto an unknown sight is homage to the ending shot of 400 Blows.
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
DVD is shown ("The 400 Blows").
DVD is shown ("The 400 Blows").
It's All in Place (2008)
(Short)
recreates the final scene in a modern American suburb
recreates the final scene in a modern American suburb
J'ai tué ma mère (2009)
Lies about the death of his mother
Lies about the death of his mother
Hungry Hills (2009)
as an homage to the French Nouveau movement.
as an homage to the French Nouveau movement.
At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2009 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by David Stratton in an interview with Claude and Nathan Miller when he discusses the cliché of using a freeze frame at the end of the film.
Mentioned by David Stratton in an interview with Claude and Nathan Miller when he discusses the cliché of using a freeze frame at the end of the film.
Gone with the Pope (2010)
Freeze frame ending similar
Freeze frame ending similar
Weeds: Theoretical Love Is Not Dead (2010)
(TV Episode)
Close-up of Nancy in which the image suddenly freezes and zooms in when she looks right into the camera.
Close-up of Nancy in which the image suddenly freezes and zooms in when she looks right into the camera.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.20 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky says that "Submarine" was influenced by the film
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky says that "Submarine" was influenced by the film
Scialla! (Stai sereno) (2011)
Mentioned in a dialogue
Mentioned in a dialogue
Edición Especial Coleccionista: Casino Royale (2011)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of September/October
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of September/October
Io e te (2012)
Same ending. Zooms in on frozen frame of boy's face.
Same ending. Zooms in on frozen frame of boy's face.
Frances Ha (2012)
Score from "The 400 Blows" is used in the film.
Score from "The 400 Blows" is used in the film.
The Out List (2013)
Dustin Lance Black mentioned the movie
Dustin Lance Black mentioned the movie
Half in the Bag: The Lone Ranger and White House Down (2013)
(TV Episode)
Mike mentions seeing this film
Mike mentions seeing this film
Aída: Los tropecientos golpes (2013)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Mike & Molly: Dips & Salsa (2014)
(TV Episode)
Carl tells Mike he and Molly are planning to see this.
Carl tells Mike he and Molly are planning to see this.
Brooklyn (2014)
Title is mentioned in a rap text.
Title is mentioned in a rap text.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
Poster seen in Greg's bedroom
Poster seen in Greg's bedroom
Red Oaks: The Wedding (2015)
(TV Episode)
Video cover is seen.
Video cover is seen.
Café Society (2016)
When Ben's history of theft is shown, it includes a subtle homage to The 400 Blows (1959) when it says that his life of crime includes stealing typewriters when he was a schoolboy. The protagonist of that film, Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), stole a typewriter when he was at school.
When Ben's history of theft is shown, it includes a subtle homage to The 400 Blows (1959) when it says that his life of crime includes stealing typewriters when he was a schoolboy. The protagonist of that film, Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), stole a typewriter when he was at school.
Moonlight (2016)
A boy at the seashore looks at the camera.
A boy at the seashore looks at the camera.
Sweet Democracy (2016)
Title is referenced
Title is referenced
Parole de cinéaste: Arnaud Desplechin, l'interprète (2017)
(TV Episode)
Arnaud Desplechin evokes the film
Arnaud Desplechin evokes the film
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017)
A VHS of the film is seen.
A VHS of the film is seen.
You Must Remember This: Jean and Jane in Paris (Jean & Jane Part 3) (2017)
(Podcast Episode)
Mentioned during this episode
Mentioned during this episode
Lean on Pete (2017)
Tracking shot of young protagonist concludes with him turning toward the camera and "breaking the fourth wall."
Tracking shot of young protagonist concludes with him turning toward the camera and "breaking the fourth wall."
Numéro une (2017)
The final shot showing a kid running at the beach, ending with a frozen frame, exactly like Truffaut's film.
The final shot showing a kid running at the beach, ending with a frozen frame, exactly like Truffaut's film.
Ouen: Porcelain (2017)
(Music Video)
The final scene is inspired by this movie.
The final scene is inspired by this movie.
The Blacklist: The Capricorn Killer (No. 19) (2018)
(TV Episode)
Red tells Garvey to go see a double feature including this movie
Red tells Garvey to go see a double feature including this movie
Auf der Suche nach Ingmar Bergman (2018)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
The Simpsons: Werking Mom (2018)
(TV Episode)
Lisa has a poster of the film.
Lisa has a poster of the film.
C'è tempo (2019)
Mentioned and discussed.
Mentioned and discussed.
La lutte des classes (2019)
Paul Bertrand (Corentin's father) mentions this movie, as being the one the children watched at the theater.
Paul Bertrand (Corentin's father) mentions this movie, as being the one the children watched at the theater.
Mucize 2: Ask (2019)
Poster is seen
Poster is seen
Featured in
L'amour à vingt ans (1962)
The scene of Antoine and René smoking in the bedroom is shown in the "Antoine et Colette" segment.
The scene of Antoine and René smoking in the bedroom is shown in the "Antoine et Colette" segment.
Antoine et Colette (1962)
(Short)
The scene of Antoine and René smoking in he bedroom is shown.
The scene of Antoine and René smoking in he bedroom is shown.
L'amour en fuite (1979)
At the Movies: Oh God, You Devil/American Dreamer/Body Double/Crimes of Passion (1984)
(TV Episode)
A clip is shown during the X-Ray segment.
A clip is shown during the X-Ray segment.
The Siskel & Ebert 500th Anniversary Special (1989)
(TV Special)
Clip is shown. Roger Ebert talks about seeing it for the first time.
Clip is shown. Roger Ebert talks about seeing it for the first time.
Fejezetek a film történetéböl: A francia új hullám (1990)
(TV Episode)
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave (1992)
(TV Movie)
a clip from this film is shown
a clip from this film is shown
Ni na bian ji dian (2001)
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
(TV Movie)
A clip from "The 400 Blows" is shown.
A clip from "The 400 Blows" is shown.
Yi He Yuan (2006)
the final scene can be seen on a small screen in a brief shot
the final scene can be seen on a small screen in a brief shot
TCM Guest Programmer: Neil Labute (2007)
(TV Episode)
One of the films selected by the co-host
One of the films selected by the co-host
Godard, l'amour, la poésie (2007)
Movie still is shown.
Movie still is shown.
Uuden aallon jäljillä (2009)
(TV Movie)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Deux de la Vague (2010)
excerpt of
excerpt of
Puzzled Love (2011)
During cinema montage, shows Antoine Doinel and his friend on the street
During cinema montage, shows Antoine Doinel and his friend on the street
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: European New Wave (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Frances Ha (2012)
Dialogue from the film is heard when Frances and Benji watch it on TV
Dialogue from the film is heard when Frances and Benji watch it on TV
A Story of Children and Film (2013)
Clips shown
Clips shown
TCM Guest Programmer: Angie Dickinson (2013)
(TV Episode)
One of the films selected by the co-host
One of the films selected by the co-host
Smashing UK Top 10: Top 10 International Films (2013)
(TV Episode)
Clips
Clips
Smashing UK Top 10: Top 10 Coming of Age Films (2013)
(TV Episode)
Clips
Clips
WatchMojo: Top 10 Directorial Debuts in Film (2014)
(TV Episode)
François Truffaut's directorial debut with The 400 Blows gets an honorable mention.
François Truffaut's directorial debut with The 400 Blows gets an honorable mention.
1,001 Movies You Must See (Before You Die) (2014)
(Short)
Clip is presented
Clip is presented
Brows Held High: Beauty and the Beast: Part 2 (2014)
(TV Episode)
Footage is shown during "Cause It's French."
Footage is shown during "Cause It's French."
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
Clips from the film are used, music from the film is used, and a poster is seen.
Clips from the film are used, music from the film is used, and a poster is seen.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies from France (2015)
(TV Episode)
The 400 Blows is #2.
The 400 Blows is #2.
Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
Clips shown; poster
Clips shown; poster
De Palma (2015)
Clip shown.
Clip shown.
Voyage à travers le cinéma français (2016)
Excerpt shown.
Excerpt shown.
TCM Guest Programmer: Matthew Broderick (2016)
(TV Episode)
One of the films selected by the co-host
One of the films selected by the co-host
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies That Got a 100% Score on Rotten Tomatoes (2017)
(TV Episode)
The 400 Blows is #5.
The 400 Blows is #5.
MsMojo: Top 10 Best Coming of Age Movies (2018)
(TV Episode)
The 400 Blows is #4.
The 400 Blows is #4.
Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema: Coming of Age (2018)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown
Clip shown
WatchMojo: Top 10 Greatest Closing Shots in Movies (2019)
(TV Episode)
Antoine Looks at the Camera is #5.
Antoine Looks at the Camera is #5.
WatchMojo: Top 100 Movies of All Time (2021)
(TV Episode)
The 400 Blows is #46.
The 400 Blows is #46.
Legendy mirovogo kino: François Truffaut
(TV Episode)
Footage of this movie is shown.
Footage of this movie is shown.
Spoofed in
Monk: Mr. Monk and the Candidate: Part 1 (2002)
(TV Episode)
Monk zips his coat up to his nose to avoid the bacteria that coughed up by the kids.
Monk zips his coat up to his nose to avoid the bacteria that coughed up by the kids.
The Simpsons: Any Given Sundance (2008)
(TV Episode)
The end of Nelson's movie, with the camera zooming in on his face as he walks along the seaside, directly parodies the ending of this film.
The end of Nelson's movie, with the camera zooming in on his face as he walks along the seaside, directly parodies the ending of this film.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
One of Earl and Greg's movies ("The 400 Bros")
One of Earl and Greg's movies ("The 400 Bros")
