The French Connection (1971)
A relentless, gritty pursuit of a suave drug dealer unfolds with pulpy, suspenseful atmosphere.
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.
How intense is The French Connection?
The French Connection is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The French Connection feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyatmospheric
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The French Connection
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Is The French Connection scary?
No. The French Connection is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The French Connection gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The French Connection sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The French Connection OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The French Connection?
The French Connection runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream The French Connection?
The French Connection is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The French Connection have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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