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Francis

1950Movie1 h 31 minNR

63

DecentGoodWatch score

63

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

During World War II, a junior American Army officer, Lt. Peter Stirling, gets sent to the psychiatric ward whenever he insists that an Army mule named Francis speaks to him.

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Party vibe

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Arthur Lubin
Written by: David Stern
Produced by: Robert Arthur
Music by: Frank Skinner

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Facts

February 8, 1950 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released: February 8, 1950
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, War
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 11 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Francis?"

Questions about Francis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Francis?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Francis from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Francis worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5).

Is there a sequel to Francis?

Yes: it's movie 1 of 7 in its series, followed by Francis Goes to the Races (1951).

Is Francis okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Francis make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Francis?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.