Where to watch The French Connection (1971) in the UK
The French Connection (1971) is currently available to stream in the UK on Disney Plus. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The French Connection.
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Gene HackmanJimmy Doyle -
Roy ScheiderBuddy Russo -
Fernando ReyAlain Charnier -
Tony Lo BiancoSal Boca -
Marcel BozzuffiPierre Nicoli -
Frédéric de PasqualeDevereaux -
Bill HickmanMulderig -
Ann RebbotMarie Charnier
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The French Connection — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The French Connection in the UK?
The French Connection (1971) is currently included in subscriptions to Disney Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The French Connection?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The French Connection?
Yes. The French Connection can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The French Connection on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The French Connection is currently included with: Disney Plus.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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