A Frenchman (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, A Frenchman is a drama and history film directed by Andrey Smirnov, running about 128 minutes. “USSR during the thaw and underground jazz through the eyes of a student from Paris” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1957 French student Pierre Durand comes to Moscow to do an internship at Moscow State University. Here he meets ballerina Kira Galkina and photographer Valera Uspenskiy. With them he discovers the cultural side of Moscow — not just the traditional one, but the underground one as well. During his year in Russia’s capital Pierre lives an entirely different life than what he’s used to. But the internship and the experience of the Soviet people’s way of life are not the only things Pierre is after. He’s searching for his father, White officer Tatishchev, who was arrested in the 1930s.
Who’s in it. A Frenchman stars Anton Rival as Pierre, Evguenya Obraztsova as Kira, Evgeniy Tkachuk as Uspenskiy and Aleksandr Baluev as Tatishchev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Frenchman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Frenchman page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Frenchman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Frenchman (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Frenchman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Frenchman worth watching?
- A Frenchman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Frenchman?
- A Frenchman stars Anton Rival, Evguenya Obraztsova, Evgeniy Tkachuk, Aleksandr Baluev and Nina Drobysheva.
- When was A Frenchman released?
- A Frenchman was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.