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The French Connection (1971)

Movie104 minRated R

IMDb7.7/ 10CTV score7.6/ 10

Where to watch The French Connection in Australia

The French Connection is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $11.99 and Prime Video Store from $11.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

About The French Connection

Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

Year
1971
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime, Action
Runtime
104 min
Rated
R
Director
William Friedkin
Top cast
Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco

The French Connection release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The French Connection

  • Gene Hackmanas Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
  • Roy Scheideras Buddy Russo
  • Fernando Reyas Alain Charnier
  • Tony Lo Biancoas Sal Boca
  • Marcel Bozzuffias Pierre Nicoli
  • Frédéric de Pasqualeas Devereaux
  • Bill Hickmanas Mulderig
  • Ann Rebbotas Marie Charnier
  • Harold Garyas Weinstock
  • Arlene Farberas Angie Boca
  • Eddie Eganas Simonson
  • André Ernotteas La Valle
  • Sonny Grossoas Klein
  • Benny Marinoas Lou Boca
  • Patrick McDermottas Chemist
Director
William Friedkin
Screenplay
Ernest Tidyman
Producer
Philip D'Antoni
Original Music Composer
Don Ellis
Director of Photography
Owen Roizman

Cast and crew: TMDB.

French Connection Collection, in release order

  1. 1.The French Connection9 October 1971
  2. 2.French Connection II18 May 1975

Collection: TMDB.

The French Connection trailer

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Is The French Connection on Netflix in Australia?

No, The French Connection is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Disney+.

Can I watch The French Connection for free in Australia?

No, The French Connection is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Disney+ and buy it on Apple TV from $11.99 and Prime Video Store from $11.99.

Can I rent or buy The French Connection in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The French Connection in Australia on Apple TV (buy from $11.99) and Prime Video Store (buy from $11.99).

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