---
title: "Frances Ferguson"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/frances-ferguson-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 576674
imdb_id: "tt9613316"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Frances Ferguson (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/frances-ferguson-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Frances Ferguson is a 2019 comedy film that follows a discontent woman who acts out and pays the price through an arrest, a trial, incarceration, and an uncomfortable new identity. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes and was released in the United States on March 10, 2019.

As a comedic feature, it offers a look at the drastic shifts in a person's life following poor decisions. The cultural significance and details are anchored by its 2019 release date and its focus on the consequences of everyday discontent escalating into the legal system.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A discontent woman faces arrest, trial, incarceration, and a new identity after acting out."

### Why Watch
- It explores the consequences of a discontent woman acting out.
- It features an arrest, a trial, and incarceration.
- It follows the adoption of a new identity.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a short runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing follow a 2019 comedy film with a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #discontent, #acting-out, #arrest, #trial, #incarceration, #new-identity, #comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bob Byington
- **Networks / Studios**: The Substitute

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kaley Wheless** as *Frances Ferguson*
- **Nick Offerman** as *Narrator*
- **Keith Poulson** as *Nick*
- **David Krumholtz** as *Group Therapy Leader*
- **Martin Starr** as *Mel*
- **Jennifer Prediger** as *Mom*
- **Bill Wise** as *Parole Officer*
- **John Gatins** as *Warden*
- **Dante Harper** as *Cognitive Behavioral Therapist*
- **Megan Jerabek** as *Carmen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Frances Ferguson?
Streaming availability can be checked on major platforms, as the film was released in 2019.

### Q: Is Frances Ferguson worth watching?
It is worth watching if you want to see a 1 hour and 14 minute comedy about the consequences of acting out.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Frances Ferguson?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Frances Ferguson?
Frances Ferguson is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Frances Ferguson — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/576674)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*