François 1er (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1937, François 1er is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Honorin is the simple and naive stage manager of a traveling theatre troupe, whose one ambition is to once play the role of the cavalier in the opera "Francis I, or the Loves of the Beautiful Ferroniere". A hypnotist puts him to sleep and in his dreams he is transplanted to the days of the Renaissance. There, among other items, he is made a Duke by Henri VIII, fights a duel and survives a series of medieval tortures, while also bestowing some 20th century blessings on the court of Francis I.
Who’s in it. François 1er stars Fernandel as Honorin, Mona Goya as Elsa / Madeleine Ferron, Alice Tissot as Madame Cascaroni / Dame Alfredine and Aimé Simon-Girard as François Ier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, François 1er has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch François 1er page.
If you liked it. Fans of François 1er tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch François 1er (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for François 1er change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is François 1er worth watching?
- François 1er holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in François 1er?
- François 1er stars Fernandel, Mona Goya, Alice Tissot, Aimé Simon-Girard and Alexandre Rignault.
- When was François 1er released?
- François 1er was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.