Official movie poster for Frances Ha (2013), a comedy drama film

Frances Ha(2013)

I'm not messy, I'm busy.

7.3(1,862)1h 26m2013-05-17
ComedyDrama

Frances Ha Synopsis

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

Frances Ha (2013) is a comedy and drama film directed by Noah Baumbach, released on May 17, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner, Michael Zegen and Adam Driver. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,862 ratings.

Director:
Noah Baumbach
Writers:
Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig
Producers:
Scott Rudin, Rodrigo Teixeira, Lila Yacoub
Cinematographer:
Sam Levy
Production:
Scott Rudin Productions, RT Features, Pine District Pictures
Revenue:
$8,986,144
Status:
Released

Frances Ha (2013) Trailer

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Frances Ha Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,862 ratings.

MaxTyrone

10/10

I sometimes equate this movie to waking up from a satisfactory sleep with the perfect amount of alcohol in the good ol' intestines, slowly coming to the realization that you have shit to do, responsibilities to attend, new lies to create, new truths to discover. We find Frances in a similar state at the beginning of the film, though she has yet realized the consequences of her actions. When her best friend, Sophie,…

Reviewed on March 20, 2017

Nathan

7/10

Frances Ha worked really well for me. The performance from Greta Gerwig was brilliant, she carried the film. There is a perfect balance of quirky comedy and heartbreaking drama. I was giggling and tearing up constantly at the journey of Frances. But the overall story was a great ride that ends with such a satisfying conclusion. It is a fantastic feel-good story about self-discovery and perseverance. Noah Baumbach…

Reviewed on May 15, 2023

CinemaSerf

7/10

As she heads inexorably towards her thirties, “Frances” (Greta Gerwig) is struggling to make her way in an unforgiving New York City. She’s an aspiring dancer who vacillates between a lack of self-confidence on one hand and an ill-placed complacency on the other. Neither really reflect her personality accurately but the fact that she has spent most of her life thus far with best pal “Sophie” (Mickey Sumner) has…

Reviewed on November 21, 2025

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Frances Ha – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Frances Ha online?

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Frances Ha (2013) is available to stream on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Frances Ha?

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The main cast of Frances Ha (2013) includes Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner, Michael Zegen, Adam Driver and Charlotte d'Amboise. The film was directed by Noah Baumbach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Frances Ha released?

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Frances Ha was released on May 17, 2013 and runs for 1h 26m.

Is Frances Ha worth watching?

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Frances Ha (2013) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,862 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Frances Ha?

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Yes. The official Frances Ha trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.