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Francis

β€œA Talking Mule....the funniest film surprise in 5 years!”

β˜… 5.8(28)19501h 31m
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Francis is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Director
Arthur Lubin
Release date
1950-02-08
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Studio
Universal International Pictures
Part of
Francis the Talking Mule Collection

About Francis

Francis is a 1950 movie in the Comedy, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina and Zasu Pitts. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Francis in Canada β€” across streaming, rental and purchase options β€” along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookhorsesergeantmulepsychotronic filmanimals family

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Francis in Canada?+

In Canada, Francis is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Francis on Netflix?+

Francis is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Francis?+

Francis has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Francis?+

Francis stars Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina, Zasu Pitts, Ray Collins and John McIntire.

When did Francis come out?+

Francis is a 1950 movie directed by Arthur Lubin.

What genre is Francis?+

Francis is Comedy, Family, Fantasy and War film.

Who directed Francis?+

Francis was directed by Arthur Lubin.

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