Francis
Seen it?1950 | 91 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Bedknobs and Broomsticks, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin
- Donald O'ConnorPeter Stirling
- Patricia MedinaMaureen Gelder
- Zasu PittsValerie Humpert
- Ray CollinsColonel Hooker
- John McIntireGeneral Stevens
- Eduard FranzColonel Plepper
- Howland ChamberlainMajor Nadel
- James ToddColonel Saunders
- Robert WarwickColonel Carmichael
- Frank FaylenSergeant Chillingbacker