Frenchman (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1988, Frenchman is a comedy and drama film directed by Galina Daneliya-Yurkova, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A few years after a separation, the family of Anne including her two sons Vlad and Victor returned to their father, Anatoly, who fought in France. He tries to take the education of his sons, but the boys, accustomed to complete freedom, strongly oppose this. And then, as luck would appear, a distant relative of Anatolys wife Seva emerge and begins to teach the children good sense for their criminal 'concepts'...
Who’s in it. Frenchman stars Sergey Shakurov as Otets, Yevgeniya Simonova as Mat, Leonid Yarmolnik as Dyadya Seva and Semyon Farada as Semyon Abramovich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Frenchman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frenchman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frenchman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frenchman (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frenchman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frenchman worth watching?
- Frenchman holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Frenchman?
- Frenchman stars Sergey Shakurov, Yevgeniya Simonova, Leonid Yarmolnik, Semyon Farada and Igor Sklyar.