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Francis

5.819501h 31mNRMovieComedyFamilyFantasy

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.

DirectorArthur Lubin

WriterDavid Stern

ProducerRobert Arthur

Where to watch

Foxtel Now

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

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Francis — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Francis?

Francis is streaming on Foxtel Now in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Francis on Netflix?

No, Francis is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now.

Is Francis on Amazon Prime Video?

Francis isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Francis for free?

Francis is available on Foxtel Now in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Francis?

Yes — Francis is followed by Francis Goes to the Races (1951) in the Francis the Talking Mule Collection.

Is there a prequel to Francis?

Francis is the first film in the Francis the Talking Mule Collection.

Is Francis part of a trilogy?

No — Francis is part of the Francis the Talking Mule Collection, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Francis the Talking Mule Collection?

There are 7 films in the Francis the Talking Mule Collection: Francis (1950), Francis Goes to the Races (1951), Francis Goes to West Point (1952), Francis Covers the Big Town (1953), Francis Joins the WACS (1954), Francis in the Navy (1955) and Francis in the Haunted House (1956).