Francesco
1989, English. Directed by Liliana Cavani.
The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty.
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Francesco is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
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Cast & crew
- Liliana CavaniDirector
- Mickey RourkeFrancesco
- Helena Bonham CarterChiara
- Andréa FerréolFrancesco's Mother
- Nikolaus DutschCardinal Colonna
- Peter BerlingBishop Guido
- Hanns ZischlerPope Innocent III
- Mario AdorfCardinal Ugolino
- Paolo BonacelliFrancesco's Father
- Fabio BussottiLeone
- Riccardo De TorrebrunaPietro Cattani
- Matteo CorsiniAngelo
- Edward FarrellyEgidio
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1989
- Country
- Italy, Germany
- Written by
- Liliana Cavani, Roberta Mazzoni
- Budget
- $15M
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Francesco: quick answers
Is Francesco worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Francesco?
Francesco runs 157 minutes (2h 37m).
Does Francesco have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Francesco. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Francesco parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Francesco is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Francesco on?
Francesco is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Francesco?
If you liked Francesco, try Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages, Mary, Munich - The Edge of War.
Who directed Francesco?
Francesco (1989) was directed by Liliana Cavani and stars Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol.