Francesco (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Francesco is a drama film directed by Liliana Cavani, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty.
Who’s in it. Francesco stars Mickey Rourke as Francesco, Helena Bonham Carter as Chiara, Andréa Ferréol as Francesco's Mother and Nikolaus Dutsch as Cardinal Colonna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Francesco has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francesco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Francesco tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Francesco (1989)?
- In US, Francesco is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Francesco worth watching?
- Francesco holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Francesco?
- Francesco stars Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol, Nikolaus Dutsch and Peter Berling.
- When was Francesco released?
- Francesco was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.