Movie

Francis Goes to the Races

“A Riot of Laughs when Francis Talks to Horses - and gets the Winner of every Race!”

★ 6.5(15)19511h 28m

Francis Goes to the Races is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Francis Goes to the Races

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Lubin
Release date: 1951-05-01
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures
Part of: Francis the Talking Mule Collection

Francis Goes to the Races — trailer

About Francis Goes to the Races

Francis Goes to the Races is a 1951 movie in the Comedy, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie and Cecil Kellaway. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Francis Goes to the Races in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this funny sequel to the popular Francis the Talking Mule, the talkative Mule and his pal Peter get a job working on a horse-breeder's ranch. They end up saving it from financial ruin when Francis, who has the inside track with the racehorses, provides Peter with names of the winners before the races are run. Sure enough Peter finds himself with a fistful of cash and uses it to buy a racehorse for the farm. Unfortunately, the horse he chooses is suffering from a debilitating lack of confidence. When not dealing with the mare, Peter finds time to court the horse breeder's niece and trying to avoid the gangsters who want in on the winnings.

Cast

Donald O'Connor

Peter Stirling

Piper Laurie

Frances Travers

Cecil Kellaway

Colonel Travers

Jesse White

Frank Damer

Barry Kelley

Roy Square Deal Mallory

Hayden Rorke

Rogers

Vaughn Taylor

Chief Inspector Carrington

Larry Keating

Head Steward

Chill Wills

Francis (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

horsesequelmuleharness racing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Francis Goes to the Races in United States?+

In United States, Francis Goes to the Races is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Francis Goes to the Races on Netflix?+

Francis Goes to the Races is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Francis Goes to the Races?+

Francis Goes to the Races has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Francis Goes to the Races?+

Francis Goes to the Races stars Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White and Barry Kelley.

When did Francis Goes to the Races come out?+

Francis Goes to the Races is a 1951 movie directed by Arthur Lubin.

What genre is Francis Goes to the Races?+

Francis Goes to the Races is Comedy, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed Francis Goes to the Races?+

Francis Goes to the Races was directed by Arthur Lubin.