Frances
Seen it?1982 | 140 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Erin Brockovich or Vera Drake, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 87K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Graeme Clifford
- Jessica LangeFrances Farmer
- Sam ShepardHarry York
- Kim StanleyLillian Farmer
- Bart BurnsErnest Farmer
- Christopher PennockDick Steele
- James KarenJuge Hillier
- Gerald S. O'LoughlinMédecin spécialiste de la lobotomie
- Sarah CunninghamAlma Styles
- Allan RichMr. Bebe
- Woodrow ParfreyDocteur Doyle