Frantic
“Danger. Desire. Desperation.”
The wife of an American doctor suddenly vanishes in Paris. To find her, he navigates a puzzling web of language, locale, laissez-faire cops, triplicate-form filling bureaucrats and a defiant, mysterious waif who knows more than she tells.
Where to watch Frantic in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Frantic there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Frantic streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Frantic
Frantic is a 1988 English-language mystery, crime and drama film directed by Roman Polanski. The cast is led by Harrison Ford, Emmanuelle Seigner, Betty Buckley. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Frantic was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and The Mount Company and made in United States of America. It was released on February 19, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Writers
- Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach
- Release date
- February 19, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Mount Company
Frantic cast & crew
Frantic was directed by Roman Polanski and written by Roman Polanski and Gérard Brach.
The cast features Harrison Ford as Richard Walker, Emmanuelle Seigner as Michelle, Betty Buckley as Sondra Walker, Dominique Pinon as Wino, Jacques Ciron as Hotel Manager, and John Mahoney as Williams.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Witold Sobociński, and it was produced by Tim Hampton and Thom Mount.
Is Frantic worth watching?
Frantic holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,132 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and drama, Frantic is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Frantic
Frantic isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Frantic
Harrison Ford
Richard Walker
Emmanuelle Seigner
Michelle
Betty Buckley
Sondra Walker
Dominique Pinon
Wino
Jacques Ciron
Hotel Manager
John Mahoney
Williams
Jimmie Ray Weeks
Shaap
David Huddleston
Peter
Alexandra Stewart
Edie
Yorgo Voyagis
The Kidnapper
Djiby Soumare
Taxi Driver
Roch Leibovici
Bellboy 2
Frantic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Frantic in United States?
Frantic is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Frantic in?
Frantic is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Frantic?
Frantic runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Frantic rated?
Frantic is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,132 ratings.
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