Francesco (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2020, Francesco is a documentary film directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Francesco takes an unsparing look at the most pressing challenges of the 21st-century, asking deep questions about the human condition. The film is guided by Pope Francis who, with tremendous humility, wisdom, and generosity, offers moving lessons from his life that illuminate what it will take to build a better future. In doing so, he addresses issues such as climate change, immigration, peace and religious tolerance, LGBTQ support, gender and identity justice, and economic equality.
Who’s in it. Francesco stars Pope Francis as Self, Pope Benedict XVI as Self and Sheikh Hasina.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Francesco has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francesco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Francesco tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Francesco (2020)?
- In US, Francesco is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Francesco worth watching?
- Francesco holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Francesco?
- Francesco stars Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI and Sheikh Hasina.
- When was Francesco released?
- Francesco was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.