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Where to Watch The French Connection(1971)
“Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.”
Looking for where to watch The French Connection? You can currently find The French Connection online through Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Video. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The French Connection (1971), directed by William Friedkin, is an action film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.7/10 and 97% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,148 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1971, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s action, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, and Fernando Rey. At 104 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The French Connection online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Killing and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The French Connection isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- The French Connection is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
- Yes — The French Connection is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — The French Connection isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- The French Connection runs 1h 44m (104 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 94/100.
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