Freebie and the Bean
“Above all... It's a love story.”
Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get to him before a hitman does.
Where to watch Freebie and the Bean in United States
Can I watch Freebie and the Bean in United States? Freebie and the Bean isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Freebie and the Bean streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Claro tv+, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean is a 1974 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Richard Rush. The cast is led by Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Freebie and the Bean was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 1974, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Richard Rush
- Writers
- Floyd Mutrux, Robert Kaufman
- Release date
- December 21, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Freebie and the Bean cast & crew
Freebie and the Bean was directed by Richard Rush and written by Floyd Mutrux and Robert Kaufman.
The cast features Alan Arkin as Bean, James Caan as Freebie, Loretta Swit as Meyers' Wife, Jack Kruschen as Red Meyers, Mike Kellin as Lt. Rosen, and Paul Koslo as Whitey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dominic Frontiere, cinematography is by László Kovács, and it was produced by Floyd Mutrux and Richard Rush.
Is Freebie and the Bean worth watching?
Freebie and the Bean holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 73 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, Freebie and the Bean is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Freebie and the Bean
Alan Arkin
Bean
James Caan
Freebie
Loretta Swit
Meyers' Wife
Jack Kruschen
Red Meyers
Mike Kellin
Lt. Rosen
Paul Koslo
Whitey
Linda Marsh
Freebie's Girl
John Garwood
Chauffeur
Alex Rocco
D.A.
Valerie Harper
Consuelo
Christopher Morley
Transvestite
Bruce Mackey
Floorwalker
Freebie and the Bean — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Freebie and the Bean in United States?
Freebie and the Bean 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 Freebie and the Bean in?
Freebie and the Bean is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Freebie and the Bean?
Freebie and the Bean runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Freebie and the Bean rated?
Freebie and the Bean is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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