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The Return of Frank James

6.419401h 32mNRMovieWestern

Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords.

DirectorFritz Lang
WriterSam Hellman
ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

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Cast · Directed by Fritz Lang

HFHenry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Frank James
JCJackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper
Clem
GTGene Tierney
Gene Tierney
Eleanor Stone
HHHenry Hull
Henry Hull
Major Rufus Cobb
JCJohn Carradine
John Carradine
Bob Ford
JBJ. Edward Bromberg
J. Edward Bromberg
George Runyan
DMDonald Meek
Donald Meek
McCoy
ECEddie Collins
Eddie Collins
Station Agent
GBGeorge Barbier
George Barbier
Judge
RHRussell Hicks
Russell Hicks
Prosecutor
EWErnest Whitman
Ernest Whitman
Pinky
CTCharles Tannen
Charles Tannen
Charlie Ford

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The Return of Frank James — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return of Frank James?

The Return of Frank James is streaming on Plex in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return of Frank James on Netflix?

No, The Return of Frank James is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is The Return of Frank James on Amazon Prime Video?

The Return of Frank James 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 Return of Frank James for free?

The Return of Frank James is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.

Is there a sequel to The Return of Frank James?

The Return of Frank James is currently the latest film in the James Brothers Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Return of Frank James?

Yes — Jesse James (1939) comes before The Return of Frank James in the James Brothers Collection.

Is The Return of Frank James part of a trilogy?

No — The Return of Frank James is part of the James Brothers Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the James Brothers Collection?

There are 2 films in the James Brothers Collection: Jesse James (1939) and The Return of Frank James (1940).