Movie

Frantic

“Danger. Desire. Desperation.”

★ 6.7(1,132)19882h 0m

Frantic is streaming on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Frantic

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Good to know

Director: Roman Polanski
Release date: 1988-02-19
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Box office: $17,637,950
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Frantic — trailer

About Frantic

Frantic is a 1988 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Roman Polanski, starring Harrison Ford, Emmanuelle Seigner and Betty Buckley. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,132 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Frantic in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The wife of an American doctor suddenly vanishes in Paris. To find her, he navigates a puzzling web of language, locale, laissez-faire cops, triplicate-form filling bureaucrats and a defiant, mysterious waif who knows more than she tells.

Cast

Harrison Ford

Richard Walker

Emmanuelle Seigner

Michelle

Betty Buckley

Sondra Walker

Dominique Pinon

Wino

Jacques Ciron

Hotel Manager

John Mahoney

Williams

Jimmie Ray Weeks

Shaap

David Huddleston

Peter

Alexandra Stewart

Edie

Yorgo Voyagis

The Kidnapper

Djiby Soumare

Taxi Driver

Roch Leibovici

Bellboy 2

Themes & keywords

hotel roomhusband wife relationshipparis, francewifeespionagemarried coupleman woman relationshipman looking for wifedoctorintrigueneo-noirmissing wife

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Frantic in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Frantic on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Frantic on Netflix?+

Frantic is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is Frantic?+

Frantic has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Frantic?+

Frantic stars Harrison Ford, Emmanuelle Seigner, Betty Buckley, Dominique Pinon and Jacques Ciron.

When did Frantic come out?+

Frantic is a 1988 movie directed by Roman Polanski.

What genre is Frantic?+

Frantic is Mystery, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Frantic?+

Frantic was directed by Roman Polanski.