Francisca (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1981, Francisca is a drama and romance film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and disgrace.
Who’s in it. Francisca stars Teresa Menezes as Francisca "Fanny" Owen, Diogo Dória as José Augusto, Mário Barroso as Camilo (Camilo Castelo Branco) and Nuno Carinhas as Marcelino de Matos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Francisca has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francisca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Francisca tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Francisca (1981)?
- In US, Francisca is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Francisca worth watching?
- Francisca holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Francisca?
- Francisca stars Teresa Menezes, Diogo Dória, Mário Barroso, Nuno Carinhas and Manuela de Freitas.