Where to Watch The French Connection (1971) in Canada

What it's about

William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between 'Popeye' Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urbane gentleman who is nevertheless a criminal and one of the largest drug suppliers of pure heroin to North America. During the surveillance and eventual bust, Friedkin provides one of the most gripping and memorable car chase sequences ever filmed.

Cast and crew

Director

William Friedkin

Writer

Ernest Tidyman, Robin Moore, William Friedkin

Starring

Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey

Details

Release date

Oct 9, 1971

Language

English, French, Italian

Country

United States, France

Box office

$51,700,000

Awards

Won 5 Oscars. 22 wins & 13 nominations total

Where to Watch The French Connection (1971) in Canada — common questions

Where to watch The French Connection in Canada?

The French Connection is available with a subscription or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The French Connection or do I have to rent it in Canada?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch The French Connection for free in Canada?

We have not confirmed a free option for The French Connection in Canada.