Franklyn
“Reality is a state of mind.”
Set between the parallel worlds of contemporary London and the futuristic faith dominated metropolis of Meanwhile City, Franklyn weaves a tale of four souls, whose lives are intertwined by fate, romance and tragedy. As these worlds collide, a single bullet determines the destiny of these four characters.
Where to watch Franklyn in United States
Amazon VideoAmazon VideoClick a service to open Franklyn there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Franklyn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Franklyn
Franklyn is a 2008 English-language fantasy, thriller and drama film directed by Gerald McMorrow. The cast is led by Eva Green, Ryan Phillippe, Bernard Hill. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Franklyn was produced by UK Film Council, Aramid Entertainment, and Recorded Picture Company and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on October 16, 2008, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Gerald McMorrow
- Writers
- Gerald McMorrow
- Release date
- October 16, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $12 million
- Production
- UK Film Council, Aramid Entertainment, Recorded Picture Company
Franklyn cast & crew
Franklyn was directed by Gerald McMorrow and written by Gerald McMorrow.
The cast features Eva Green as Emilia, Ryan Phillippe as Preest, Bernard Hill as Esser, Sam Riley as Milo, Art Malik as Tarrant, and Richard Coyle as Dan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joby Talbot, cinematography is by Ben Davis, and it was produced by Jeremy Thomas and Peter Watson.
Is Franklyn worth watching?
Franklyn holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 388 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, thriller, and drama, Franklyn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Franklyn
Franklyn isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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Cast of Franklyn
Eva Green
Emilia
Ryan Phillippe
Preest
Bernard Hill
Esser
Sam Riley
Milo
Art Malik
Tarrant
Richard Coyle
Dan
Susannah York
Margaret
Kika Markham
Naomi
Mark Wingett
Frank Grant
Gary Pillai
Doctor
Jeanie Gold
Patient
Jay Fuller
Monk
Franklyn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Franklyn in United States?
Franklyn is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Franklyn in?
Franklyn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Franklyn?
Franklyn runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Franklyn rated?
Franklyn is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 388 ratings.
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