Freebie and the Bean (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, Freebie and the Bean is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Richard Rush, running about 113 minutes. “Above all... It's a love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get to him before a hitman does.
Who’s in it. Freebie and the Bean stars Alan Arkin as Bean, James Caan as Freebie, Loretta Swit as Meyers' Wife and Jack Kruschen as Red Meyers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Freebie and the Bean has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Freebie and the Bean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freebie and the Bean tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freebie and the Bean (1974)?
- In US, Freebie and the Bean is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Freebie and the Bean worth watching?
- Freebie and the Bean holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freebie and the Bean?
- Freebie and the Bean stars Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit, Jack Kruschen and Mike Kellin.
- When was Freebie and the Bean released?
- Freebie and the Bean was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.