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Frances

6.919822h 20mRMovieDrama

The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.

DirectorGraeme Clifford
WritersNicholas Kazan·Christopher De Vore
ProducerJonathan Sanger

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Graeme Clifford

JLJessica Lange
Jessica Lange
Frances Farmer
SSSam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Harry York
KSKim Stanley
Kim Stanley
Lillian Farmer
BB
Bart Burns
Ernest Farmer
CP
Christopher Pennock
Dick Steele
JKJames Karen
James Karen
Juge Hillier
GOGerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomie
SC
Sarah Cunningham
Alma Styles
ARAllan Rich
Allan Rich
Mr. Bebe
WPWoodrow Parfrey
Woodrow Parfrey
Docteur Doyle
JRJack Riley
Jack Riley
Bob Barnes
DLDarrell Larson
Darrell Larson
Louella's Spy

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Frances — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Frances?

Frances isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Frances on Netflix?

No, Frances is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Frances on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Frances isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Frances for free?

Frances isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Frances based on a true story?

Yes — Frances is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).