Franklin (2024)

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Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.

In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.

• Released: 2024-04-11
• Genres: Drama
• Seasons: 1, 8 episodes
• Network: Apple TV
• Status: Ended
• TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 55 votes

Top cast

• Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
• Noah Jupe as Temple Franklin
• Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft
• Ludivine Sagnier as Madame Anne-Louise Brillon
• Thibault de Montalembert as Comte de Vergennes
• Assaad Bouab as Beaumarchais
• Théodore Pellerin as Marquis de Lafayette

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Franklin

• United States: stream on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
• United Kingdom: stream on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
• India: stream on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
• Canada: stream on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
• Australia: stream on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel

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