Frantic (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Frantic is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 120 minutes. “They've taken his wife. Now he's taking action.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The wife of an American doctor suddenly vanishes in Paris and, to find her, he navigates a puzzling web of language, locale, laissez-faire cops, triplicate-form filling bureaucrats and a defiant, mysterious waif who knows more than she tells.
Who’s in it. Frantic stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Walker, Emmanuelle Seigner as Michelle, Betty Buckley as Sondra Walker and Dominique Pinon as Wino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Frantic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.6M at the box office.
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 Frantic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frantic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frantic (1988)?
- In US, Frantic 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 Frantic worth watching?
- Frantic holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frantic?
- Frantic stars Harrison Ford, Emmanuelle Seigner, Betty Buckley, Dominique Pinon and Jacques Ciron.
- When was Frantic released?
- Frantic was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.