Frances is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Frances (1982) runs 2 h 20 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 129 TMDB members. The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.

Runtime: 2 h 20 min — ends 10:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 3, 1982
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 129 votes
Director: Graeme Clifford
Starring: Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Bart Burns
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Frances?: Frances is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Frances rated?: Frances is rated R in the US.
Is Frances a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Frances?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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