Franklin
TVMA
Historical drama
American history
In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin embarks on a secret mission to France, with American independence hanging in the balance.
Cast & Crew
Michael Douglas Benjamin Franklin
Noah Jupe Temple Franklin
Thibault de Montalembert Comte de Vergennes
Daniel Mays Edward Bancroft
Ludivine Sagnier Madame Brillon
Eddie Marsan John Adams
Assaad Bouab Beaumarchais
Jeanne Balibar Madame Helvetius
Théodore Pellerin Marquis de Lafayette
Michael Douglas Executive Producer
Kirk Ellis Executive Producer
Howard Korder Executive Producer
Tim Van Patten Executive Producer
Tony Krantz Executive Producer
Philippe Maigret Executive Producer
Richard Plepler Executive Producer
Mark Mostyn Executive Producer
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Matt Roush says...
Negotiations for peace following the Revolutionary War bring the lavish historical docudrama to a complicated conclusion, with the visionary elder statesman Ben Franklin (Michael Douglas) creating a blueprint for a liberated new nation while delicately working out details with his French allies and the conquered British, none of whom are likely to be satisfied. Franklin’s goal for America: “That a free people may govern themselves guided by common sense and a belief in the greater good.” And should they lack common sense? “Then I suppose they shall get what they deserve.” Words to chew on forevermore.
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