Frank & Jesse (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1994, Frank & Jesse is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by Robert Boris, running about 105 minutes. “The civil war made them outlaws. The people made them heroes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the end of the Civil War, Frank and Jesse James and other former guerillas who rode with Quantrill and Bill Anderson take the oath of allegiance to the Union. Feeling oppressed by Chicago railroad investors, the James and Younger brothers, Bob and Charlie Ford, Clell Miller and Arch Clements take to robbing banks, trains and coaches, with Pinkerton sworn to bringing them to justice.
Who’s in it. Frank & Jesse stars Rob Lowe as Jesse James, Bill Paxton as Frank James, Randy Travis as Cole Younger and William Atherton as Allan Pinkerton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Frank & Jesse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, History Vault and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and 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 Frank & Jesse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frank & Jesse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frank & Jesse (1994)?
- In US, Frank & Jesse is available to stream on Philo, History Vault and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Frank & Jesse worth watching?
- Frank & Jesse holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frank & Jesse?
- Frank & Jesse stars Rob Lowe, Bill Paxton, Randy Travis, William Atherton and Todd Field.
- When was Frank & Jesse released?
- Frank & Jesse was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.