Franz
Directed by Agnieszka Holland
Theatrical Release Date August 21, 2026
Run Time 127 min
Award-winning director Agnieszka Holland embarks on her most ambitious project to date, a biopic of the iconic 20th-century Czech writer Franz Kafka. Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna. FRANZ gives audiences a brand new perspective on the life of the man behind the literary giant.
“It truly feels Kafka-esque” - The Daily Planet
“One of the most unconventional biopics in recent years.” - Loud and Clear Reviews
“A must-see for fans of director Agnieszka Holland, modern classic literature, German history, biopics, and historical dramas. - That Shelf
Poland's Official Entry to the 98th Academy Awards
| Name | Role |
| Agnieszka Holland | Writer |
| Idan Weiss | Franz Kafka |
| Peter Kurth | Hermann Kafka |
| Katharina Stark | Ottla Kafka |
| Sebastian Schwarz | Max Brod |
| Carol Schuler | Felice Bauer |
| Agnieszka Holland | Director |
Country Czech Republic/Germany/Poland
Languages German, Czech, Yiddish, English and French
Run time 127 min
Press Notes
Theatrical Playdates
| Venue | City | State | Opens | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Cherry Hill 24 | Philadelphia | PA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC CLASSIC Cascade Mall 14 | Burlington | WA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC Dubuque 14 | Cedar Rapids | IA | August 20, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 | Minneapolis-St. Paul | MN | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC Forum 30 | Detroit | MI | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 | Hampton | VA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC Hoffman Center 22 | Washington, D.C. | VA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC Neshaminy | Bensalem | PA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC River Park Square 20 | Spokane | WA | August 21, 2026 | Coming Soon |
| AMC River Park Square 20 | Spokane | WA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| AMC South Barrington 24 | Chicago | IL | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Boedecker Theater | Boulder | CO | September 23, 2026 | Tickets |
| Cleveland Cinematheque | Cleveland | OH | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Guild Cinema | Albuquerque | NM | September 11, 2026 | Tickets |
| Landmark At The Glen | Chicago | IL | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema | Bethesda | MD | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Landmark Lagoon Cinema | Minneapolis | MN | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Landmark Pasadena | Pasadena | CA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Landmark's Glendale 12 Theatre | Indianapolis | IN | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Landmark's Ritz 5 | Philadelphia | PA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Lumiere Cinema | Beverly Hills | CA | August 28, 2026 | Coming Soon |
| Mary D. Fisher Theatre | Sedona | AZ | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| MSP Film at The Main | Minneapolis | MN | August 28, 2026 | Tickets |
| Nightlight Cinema | Akron | OH | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art | Oklahoma City | OK | August 28, 2026 | Tickets |
| Quad Cinemas 4 | New York | NY | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| SBIFF Film Center | Santa Barbara | CA | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| The Landmark Greenwood Village | Denver | CO | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| THE LOT Cinemas 7 | Newport Beach | CA | August 27, 2026 | Tickets |
| THE LOT City Center | San Ramon | CA | August 27, 2026 | Tickets |
| THE LOT La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | August 27, 2026 | Tickets |
| THE LOT Liberty Station | San Diego | CA | August 27, 2026 | Tickets |
| The Screening Room at 1313 | Wilmington | DE | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Time and Space Limited | Hudson | NY | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |
| Walter Reade Theater | New York | NY | August 21, 2026 | Tickets |