Franz (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1972, Franz is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Brel, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In a French seaside town, at a boarding house for civil servants recovering from surgery and maladies, the six male residents' lives change dramatically when two women arrive: Catherine, lively, sexually liberated, willing to kiss, dance, and sleep with the men, and Leonie, reserved, formal, conservative. Leonie finds herself attracted to Leon, a Belgian who was a mercenary in Katanga in 1964, wounded and carrying psychological scars as well. The other men continually play practical jokes on Leon, some of them cruel. As Leon courts Leonie, his horrid mother brings him emotional distress as do his memories of war. Can the two of them get past these obstacles?
Who’s in it. Franz stars Jacques Brel as Léon, Barbara as Léonie, Danièle Evenou as Catherine and Fernand Fabre as Antoine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Franz 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 Franz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Franz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Franz (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Franz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Franz worth watching?
- Franz holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Franz?
- Franz stars Jacques Brel, Barbara, Danièle Evenou, Fernand Fabre and Louis Navarre.
- When was Franz released?
- Franz was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.