Franklin(1997)
Franklin Synopsis
Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.
Franklin (1997) is a animation, kids and family series that premiered on November 3, 1997, spanning 6 seasons and 156 episodes. It stars Richard Newman, Cole Caplan, Marc McMulkin and Elizabeth Saunders. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1997-11-03
- Last aired:
- 2004-08-08
- Producers:
- Patrick Loubert
Franklin (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Franklin before you start streaming.
Franklin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Newman
as Mr. Turtle (voice)
- Cole Caplan
Cole Caplan
as Franklin Turtle (voice)
- Marc McMulkin
Marc McMulkin
as Bear (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders
as Mrs. Turtle (voice)
Leah Renee
as Beaver (voice)
Bryn McAuley
as Harriet Turtle (voice)
Janet-Laine Green
as Narrator (voice)
Vivien Endicott Douglas
as Goose (voice)
Key crew
Executive produced by Patrick Loubert.
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Franklin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 116 ratings.
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Franklin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Franklin?
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Franklin (1997) is available to stream on Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Sensical Amazon Channel and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Franklin are there?
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Franklin has 6 seasons and 156 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 3, 1997.
Is Franklin still running?
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No. Franklin is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 8, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Franklin?
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Franklin (1997) stars Richard Newman, Cole Caplan, Marc McMulkin, Elizabeth Saunders and Leah Renee. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Franklin any good?
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Franklin (1997) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like animation, kids and family series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Franklin trailer?
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The official Franklin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.