Mr. Freedom (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1969, Mr. Freedom is a comedy and drama film directed by William Klein, running about 95 minutes. “Kill for love! Kill for freedom!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Freedom, a bellowing good-ol'-boy superhero decked out in copious football padding, jets to France to cut off a Commie invasion from Switzerland. A destructive, arrogant patriot in tight pants, Freedom joins forces with Marie Madeleine to combat lefty freethinkers, as well as the insidious evildoers Moujik Man and inflatable Red China Man, culminating in a star-spangled showdown.
Who’s in it. Mr. Freedom stars John Abbey as Mr. Freedom, Delphine Seyrig as Marie-Madeline, Donald Pleasence as Dr. Freedom and Philippe Noiret as Moujik Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mr. Freedom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Freedom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Freedom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Freedom (1969)?
- In US, Mr. Freedom is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Freedom worth watching?
- Mr. Freedom holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Freedom?
- Mr. Freedom stars John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Philippe Noiret and Serge Gainsbourg.
- When was Mr. Freedom released?
- Mr. Freedom was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.