Frances (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, Frances is a drama film directed by Graeme Clifford, running about 140 minutes. “Her story is shocking, disturbing, compelling... and true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
Who’s in it. Frances stars Jessica Lange as Frances Farmer, Sam Shepard as Harry York, Kim Stanley as Lillian Farmer and Bart Burns as Ernest Farmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Frances has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frances page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frances tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frances (1982)?
- In US, Frances is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frances worth watching?
- Frances holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frances?
- Frances stars Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Bart Burns and Christopher Pennock.
- When was Frances released?
- Frances was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.