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The French Connection Movie (1971): Where to watch and stream online

The French Connection

Action Drama

1971, Movie, 1h 44min

When NYPD detectives Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) launch a deadly pursuit to bust up a narcotics smuggling ring, they uncover a plot that stretches all the way to France. Based on a true story, William Friedkin’s masterful, breathlessly exciting thriller, with its classic car-chase sequence, garnered Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Actor (Hackman), Adapted Screenplay, and Editing.

"The French Connection" — action and drama movie produced in USA and released in 1971. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 44min. "The French Connection" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store, Fandango at Home and YouTube Movies. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Brian Costello

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The action is unrelenting, and the car chase scene alone is a masterpiece in filmmaking. The French Connection set the standard for cop-themed dramas for decades to come, and it's easy to see why.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Alan Morrison

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Whether it's tailing suspects in the bitter cold, or chasing the L-train through busy civilian traffic, The French Connection's stamp of authenticity stands the test of time.

Read full review at Empire

Kasper Løvborg

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Classic cop thriller featuring a suspenseful mood and, of course, that infamous chase scene. Popeye Doyle is a memorable character.

4 years ago

Stefan Karlsson

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Very good to me

11 months ago

Critic Mårten Blomkvist

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Sällan skildrades polisspaning samtidigt så hårdkokt och i en så impressionistisk anda.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Ronny Svensson

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Såg om Friedkins mästerliga, realistiska och gatusmarta snutthriller och den har en dokumentär ton som förhöjer upplevelsen.

2 years ago

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The French Connection is a gripping action-thriller based on a true story, following tough narcotics detective Popeye Doyle and his partner Buddy Russo as they pursue a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation. Their relentless chase takes them from the streets of New York to the outskirts of the city, where Doyle engages in a deadly battle with the drug lord. With its iconic car chase scene and powerful performances, this movie won five Oscars®, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin), Best Actor for Hackman, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Editing.