Movie

Choice of Arms

“Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.”

★ 6.6(115)19812h 15m

Choice of Arms is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alain Corneau
Release date: 1981-08-19
Runtime: 2h 15m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Sara Films

About Choice of Arms

Choice of Arms is a 1981 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Alain Corneau, starring Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu and Catherine Deneuve. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 115 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Choice of Arms in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.

Cast

Yves Montand

Noel Durieux

Gérard Depardieu

Mickey

Catherine Deneuve

Nicole Durieux

Michel Galabru

Commissioner Bonnardot

Gérard Lanvin

Inspector Sarlat

Jean-Claude Dauphin

Ricky

Jean Rougerie

Raymond Constantini

Christian Marquand

Jean

Etienne Chicot

Roland Davout

Richard Anconina

Dany

Pierre Forget

Serge Olivier

Roland Blanche

Fernand

Themes & keywords

betrayalprison break

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Choice of Arms in Belgium?+

In Belgium, Choice of Arms is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Choice of Arms on Netflix?+

Choice of Arms is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Choice of Arms?+

Choice of Arms has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Who stars in Choice of Arms?+

Choice of Arms stars Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Galabru and Gérard Lanvin.

When did Choice of Arms come out?+

Choice of Arms is a 1981 movie directed by Alain Corneau.

What genre is Choice of Arms?+

Choice of Arms is Crime, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed Choice of Arms?+

Choice of Arms was directed by Alain Corneau.