The French Connection poster
Where to stream

The French Connection

7.519711h 44mR 18+MovieActionCrimeThriller

Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

DirectorWilliam Friedkin
WriterErnest Tidyman
ProducersPhilip D'Antoni·G. David Schine

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by William Friedkin

GHGene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
RSRoy Scheider
Roy Scheider
Buddy Russo
FRFernando Rey
Fernando Rey
Alain Charnier
TBTony Lo Bianco
Tony Lo Bianco
Sal Boca
MBMarcel Bozzuffi
Marcel Bozzuffi
Pierre Nicoli
FPFrédéric de Pasquale
Frédéric de Pasquale
Devereaux
BHBill Hickman
Bill Hickman
Mulderig
AR
Ann Rebbot
Marie Charnier
HG
Harold Gary
Weinstock
AFArlene Farber
Arlene Farber
Angie Boca
EEEddie Egan
Eddie Egan
Simonson
AEAndré Ernotte
André Ernotte
La Valle

More from Gene Hackman · Lead actor

Route 66
Route 66
1960 · 6.7
Naked City
Naked City
1958 · 5.7
The Defenders
The Defenders
1961 · 6.3
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
1965 · 5.6
The Invaders
The Invaders
1967 · 6.9
Superman
Superman
1978 · 7.2
The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
1953 · 6.3
Unforgiven
Unforgiven
1992 · 7.9
The Firm
The Firm
1993 · 6.7
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide
1995 · 7.2
See all fromGene Hackman

More from Roy Scheider · Co-star actor

Family Guy
Family Guy
1999 · 7.4
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · 7.6
NOVA
NOVA
1974 · 7.0
Third Watch
Third Watch
1999 · 7.9
American Experience
American Experience
1988 · 6.5
seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
1993 · 7.1
Cannon
Cannon
1971 · 6.7
Jaws
Jaws
1975 · 7.7
The Punisher
The Punisher
2004 · 6.4
Secrets of the Dead
Secrets of the Dead
2000 · 6.4
See all fromRoy Scheider

More from William Friedkin · Director

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · 7.6
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · 7.9
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · 8.0
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1985 · 7.7
The Exorcist
The Exorcist
1973 · 7.7
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
1997 · 7.7
The Hunted
The Hunted
2003 · 6.2
Sorcerer
Sorcerer
1977 · 7.5
Rebel Highway
Rebel Highway
1994 · 8.0
Cruising
Cruising
1980 · 6.6
See all fromWilliam Friedkin

More like this

Kiss of the Dragon
Kiss of the Dragon
2001 · 6.9
French Connection II
French Connection II
1975 · 6.8
Killing Zoe
Killing Zoe
1993 · 6.2
King of New York
King of New York
1990 · 6.8
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Dragon
1985 · 6.8
Coffy
Coffy
1973 · 6.6
Dark Angel
Dark Angel
1990 · 6.2
New Jack City
New Jack City
1991 · 6.7
Super Fly
Super Fly
1972 · 6.3
Crown Vic
Crown Vic
2019 · 6.2
Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces
2006 · 6.5
The Shepherd: Border Patrol
The Shepherd: Border Patrol
2008 · 6.1

The French Connection — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The French Connection?

The French Connection is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The French Connection on Netflix?

No, The French Connection is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The French Connection on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The French Connection for free?

The French Connection is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The French Connection?

Yes — The French Connection is followed by French Connection II (1975) in the French Connection Collection.

Is there a prequel to The French Connection?

The French Connection is the first film in the French Connection Collection.

Is The French Connection part of a trilogy?

No — The French Connection is part of the French Connection Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the French Connection Collection?

There are 2 films in the French Connection Collection: The French Connection (1971) and French Connection II (1975).