French Connection II (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1975, French Connection II is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 119 minutes. “The French Connection was only the beginning. THIS IS THE CLIMAX.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
Who’s in it. French Connection II stars Gene Hackman as "Popeye" Doyle, Fernando Rey as Alain Charnier, Bernard Fresson as Barthélémy and Philippe Léotard as Jacques, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, French Connection II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.5M 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 French Connection II page.
If you liked it. Fans of French Connection II 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 French Connection II (1975)?
- In US, French Connection II 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 French Connection II worth watching?
- French Connection II holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in French Connection II?
- French Connection II stars Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard and Ed Lauter.
- When was French Connection II released?
- French Connection II was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.