Where can I watch 500 Francs (1961)?

In US, 500 Francs is available to stream on Criterion Channel and OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

When was 500 Francs released?

500 Francs was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.

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500 Francs (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film

Released in 1961, 500 Francs is a drama film directed by Melvin Van Peebles, running about 12 minutes.

What it’s about. A boy sees a 500-franc note under a sewer grate and tries to retrieve it.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 500 Francs page.

If you liked it. Fans of 500 Francs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch 500 Francs (1961)?: In US, 500 Francs is available to stream on Criterion Channel and OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
When was 500 Francs released?: 500 Francs was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.