The French Dispatch (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2021, The French Dispatch is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
Who’s in it. The French Dispatch stars Benicio del Toro as Moses Rosenthaler, Tilda Swinton as J.K.L. Berensen, Frances McDormand as Lucinda Krementz and Jeffrey Wright as Roebuck Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The French Dispatch has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $46.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and 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 The French Dispatch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The French Dispatch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The French Dispatch (2021)?
- In US, The French Dispatch is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and 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 The French Dispatch worth watching?
- The French Dispatch holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The French Dispatch?
- The French Dispatch stars Benicio del Toro, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, Jeffrey Wright and Adrien Brody.
- When was The French Dispatch released?
- The French Dispatch was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.