Skip to content
SearchOTT
The French Connection poster

The French Connection

1971·Movie·R·104 min·7.5(2,139)

Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.

Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch The French Connection in United States

Click a service to open The French Connection there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is The French Connection streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomDisney PlusApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaDisney PlusApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceDisney Plus, SoonerApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainDisney PlusApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilDisney Plus
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About The French Connection

The French Connection is a 1971 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by William Friedkin. The cast is led by Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

The French Connection was produced by D'Antoni Productions, Schine-Moore Productions, and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on October 9, 1971, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.

Director
William Friedkin
Writers
Ernest Tidyman
Release date
October 9, 1971
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$41 million
Production
D'Antoni Productions, Schine-Moore Productions, 20th Century Fox
#drug dealer#new york city#police brutality#drug smuggling#undercover agent#gangster#heroin#marseille, france#paranoia#night life#attempted murder#drug mule#train hijacking#police stakeout

The French Connection cast & crew

The French Connection was directed by William Friedkin and written by Ernest Tidyman.

The cast features Gene Hackman as Jimmy Doyle, Roy Scheider as Buddy Russo, Fernando Rey as Alain Charnier, Tony Lo Bianco as Sal Boca, Marcel Bozzuffi as Pierre Nicoli, and Frédéric de Pasquale as Devereaux.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don Ellis, cinematography is by Owen Roizman, and it was produced by Philip D'Antoni and G. David Schine.

Is The French Connection worth watching?

The French Connection holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,139 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, The French Connection is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The French Connection

In United States, you can stream The French Connection on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.

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.

Rate & review

Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.

Cast of The French Connection

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Jimmy Doyle

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Buddy Russo

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Alain Charnier

Tony Lo Bianco

Tony Lo Bianco

Sal Boca

Marcel Bozzuffi

Marcel Bozzuffi

Pierre Nicoli

Frédéric de Pasquale

Frédéric de Pasquale

Devereaux

Bill Hickman

Bill Hickman

Mulderig

No photo

Ann Rebbot

Marie Charnier

No photo

Harold Gary

Weinstock

Arlene Farber

Arlene Farber

Angie Boca

Eddie Egan

Eddie Egan

Simonson

André Ernotte

André Ernotte

La Valle

More from the French Connection Collection

The French Connection — FAQs

Where can I watch The French Connection in United States?

The French Connection is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is The French Connection on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The French Connection is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The French Connection in?

The French Connection is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The French Connection?

The French Connection runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is The French Connection rated?

The French Connection is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,139 ratings.

More like The French Connection

Kiss of the Dragon
French Connection II
Killing Zoe
Year of the Dragon
Coffy
King of New York
Super Fly
New Jack City
Dark Angel
Payback
Crown Vic
The Hot Spot