Franklin
Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.
Where to watch Franklin in United States
Pure Flix
Amebatv Amazon Channel
Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel
Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel
Sensical Amazon Channel
Wonder Project Amazon Channel
VIX 
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Franklin there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Franklin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | TF1+ | Apple TV Store |
About Franklin
Franklin is a 1997 English-language animation, kids and family series created by Paulette Bourgeois. The cast is led by Richard Newman, Cole Caplan, Marc McMulkin. It spans 6 seasons and 156 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel.
Franklin was produced by LuxAnimation, Alphanim, and Nelvana and made in Canada and France. It was first aired on November 3, 1997, and carries a TV-Y certification.
- Created by
- Paulette Bourgeois
- First aired
- November 3, 1997
- Last aired
- August 8, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-Y
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 6 (156 episodes)
- Network
- CBC Television, Family Channel
- Country
- Canada, France
- Production
- LuxAnimation, Alphanim, Nelvana
Franklin cast & crew
Franklin was created by Paulette Bourgeois.
The cast features Richard Newman as Mr. Turtle (voice), Cole Caplan as Franklin Turtle (voice), Marc McMulkin as Bear (voice), Elizabeth Saunders as Mrs. Turtle (voice), Leah Renee as Beaver (voice), and Bryn McAuley as Harriet Turtle (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Patrick Loubert.
Is Franklin worth watching?
Franklin holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 115 ratings, a solidly received animation series.
With 6 seasons and 156 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, kids, and family, Franklin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Franklin
In United States, you can stream Franklin on Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and Sensical Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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.
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Cast of Franklin
Richard Newman
Mr. Turtle (voice)
Cole Caplan
Franklin Turtle (voice)
Marc McMulkin
Bear (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders
Mrs. Turtle (voice)
Leah Renee
Beaver (voice)
Bryn McAuley
Harriet Turtle (voice)
Janet-Laine Green
Narrator (voice)
Vivien Endicott Douglas
Goose (voice)
Franklin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Franklin in United States?
Franklin is streaming on Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Franklin on Pure Flix?
Yes — Franklin is currently available on Pure Flix in United States.
▸What language is Franklin in?
Franklin is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Franklin are there?
Franklin has 6 seasons with 156 episodes in total.
▸What is Franklin rated?
Franklin is rated TV-Y. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 115 ratings.
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