Johnny Frenchman (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1945, Johnny Frenchman is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Charles Frend, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The fisherman from a Cornish village have a friendly rivalry with the fishermen (and one formidable woman) from a French port. Then war comes and they must all rethink their petty differences.
Who’s in it. Johnny Frenchman stars Françoise Rosay as Lanec Florrie, Tom Walls as Net Pomeroy, Patricia Roc as Sue Pomeroy and Ralph Michael as Bob Tremayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Johnny Frenchman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Frenchman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Frenchman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Frenchman (1945)?
- In GB, Johnny Frenchman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Frenchman worth watching?
- Johnny Frenchman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Frenchman?
- Johnny Frenchman stars Françoise Rosay, Tom Walls, Patricia Roc, Ralph Michael and Paul Dupuis.
- When was Johnny Frenchman released?
- Johnny Frenchman was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.