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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

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Arthur Lubin

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Francis — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Francis?

Francis isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Francis on Netflix?

No, Francis is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Francis on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Francis for free?

Francis isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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).