The Return of Frank James (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1940, The Return of Frank James is an action, drama and western film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 92 minutes. “Encore triumph from 20th Century-Fox.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords.
Who’s in it. The Return of Frank James stars Henry Fonda as Frank James, Billy Graham, Gene Tierney as Eleanor Stone and Jackie Cooper as Clem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Return of Frank James has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Return of Frank James page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Frank James 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 The Return of Frank James (1940)?
- In US, The Return of Frank James 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 The Return of Frank James worth watching?
- The Return of Frank James holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Frank James?
- The Return of Frank James stars Henry Fonda, Billy Graham, Gene Tierney, Jackie Cooper and Henry Hull.
- When was The Return of Frank James released?
- The Return of Frank James was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.