Movie

The French Connection

“Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.”

★ 7.5(2,157)19711h 44m

The French Connection is streaming on Disney Plus and Sooner in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: William Friedkin
Release date: 1971-10-09
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $41,200,000
Budget: $1,800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: D'Antoni Productions
Part of: French Connection Collection

The French Connection — trailer

About The French Connection

The French Connection is a 1971 movie in the Action, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by William Friedkin, starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2,157 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The French Connection in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Gene Hackman

Jimmy Doyle

Roy Scheider

Buddy Russo

Fernando Rey

Alain Charnier

Tony Lo Bianco

Sal Boca

Marcel Bozzuffi

Pierre Nicoli

Frédéric de Pasquale

Devereaux

Bill Hickman

Mulderig

Ann Rebbot

Marie Charnier

Harold Gary

Weinstock

Arlene Farber

Angie Boca

Eddie Egan

Simonson

André Ernotte

La Valle

Themes & keywords

drug dealernew york citypolice brutalitydrug smugglingundercover agentgangsterheroinmarseille, franceparanoianight lifeattempted murderdrug muletrain hijackingpolice stakeoutpolice pursuit

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The French Connection in France?+

In France, you can stream The French Connection on Disney Plus and Sooner. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max.

Is The French Connection on Netflix?+

The French Connection is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus and Sooner.

How long is The French Connection?+

The French Connection has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The French Connection?+

The French Connection stars Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco and Marcel Bozzuffi.

When did The French Connection come out?+

The French Connection is a 1971 movie directed by William Friedkin.

What genre is The French Connection?+

The French Connection is Action, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The French Connection?+

The French Connection was directed by William Friedkin.