Frances
“Her story is shocking, disturbing, compelling... and true.”
The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
Where to watch Frances in United States
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Where is Frances streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Sooner |
About Frances
Frances is a 1982 English-language drama film directed by Graeme Clifford. The cast is led by Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Frances was produced by Brooksfilms and EMI Films and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on December 3, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Graeme Clifford
- Writers
- Nicholas Kazan, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
- Release date
- December 3, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Brooksfilms, EMI Films
Frances cast & crew
Frances was directed by Graeme Clifford and written by Nicholas Kazan, Christopher De Vore, and Eric Bergren.
The cast features Jessica Lange as Frances Farmer, Sam Shepard as Harry York, Kim Stanley as Lillian Farmer, Bart Burns as Ernest Farmer, Christopher Pennock as Dick Steele, and James Karen as Juge Hillier.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by László Kovács, and it was produced by Jonathan Sanger.
Is Frances worth watching?
Frances holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 123 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Frances is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Frances
In United States, you can stream Frances on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Frances
Jessica Lange
Frances Farmer
Sam Shepard
Harry York
Kim Stanley
Lillian Farmer
Bart Burns
Ernest Farmer
Christopher Pennock
Dick Steele
James Karen
Juge Hillier
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomie
Sarah Cunningham
Alma Styles
Allan Rich
Mr. Bebe
Woodrow Parfrey
Docteur Doyle
Jack Riley
Bob Barnes
Darrell Larson
Louella's Spy
Frances — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Frances in United States?
Frances is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Frances on Tubi TV?
Yes — Frances is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Frances in?
Frances is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Frances?
Frances runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Frances rated?
Frances is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 123 ratings.
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