Frantz (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2016, Frantz is a drama, romance and history film directed by François Ozon, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. In the aftermath of WWI, a young German who grieves the death of her fiancé in France meets a mysterious French man who visits the fiance’s grave to lay flowers.

Who’s in it. Frantz stars Paula Beer as Anna, Pierre Niney as Adrien Rivoire, Ernst Stötzner as Doctor Hans Hoffmeister and Marie Gruber as Magda Hoffmeister, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Frantz has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew and OVID 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 Frantz page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Frantz (2016)?
In US, Frantz is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Brew, 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 Frantz worth watching?
Frantz holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Frantz?
Frantz stars Paula Beer, Pierre Niney, Ernst Stötzner, Marie Gruber and Johann von Bülow.
When was Frantz released?
Frantz was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.