Francis Goes to West Point (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, Francis Goes to West Point is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 81 minutes. “That Talking Mule is Back...and the Army's Got Him - Again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Francis the talking mule gets his owner in and out of trouble while he is taking basic training at West Point.
Who’s in it. Francis Goes to West Point stars Donald O'Connor as Peter Stirling, Lori Nelson as Barbara Atwood, Alice Kelley as Cynthia Daniels and Gregg Palmer as William Norton (as Palmer Lee), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Francis Goes to West Point has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francis Goes to West Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of Francis Goes to West Point tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Francis Goes to West Point (1952)?
- In US, Francis Goes to West Point is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Francis Goes to West Point worth watching?
- Francis Goes to West Point holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Francis Goes to West Point?
- Francis Goes to West Point stars Donald O'Connor, Lori Nelson, Alice Kelley, Gregg Palmer and William Reynolds.
- When was Francis Goes to West Point released?
- Francis Goes to West Point was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.