Robot & Frank vs Silver Star
Silver Star has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.9/10 for Robot & Frank). Robot & Frank is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 42m. Robot & Frank is the older of the two (2012 against 2025). Both are comedy, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Robot & Frank | Silver Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Science Fiction | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Jake Schreier | Lola Bessis, Ruben Amar |
| Main cast | Liv Tyler, Peter Sarsgaard, Katherine Waterston, James Marsden, Jeremy Strong | Grace Van Dien, Noa Fisher, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson, Brian Coll, Odley Jean |
Synopsis
Robot & Frank
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With…
Silver Star
When Billie learns that her estranged parents' lives are at risk, she tries to help them by robbing a bank. In her botched robbery attempt, she takes a hostage named Franny, who turns out to be a charmingly impulsive pregnant teenager with nothing left to lose. Together, Billie and Franny embark on a chase through scenic American landscapes, clashing and struggling for common ground in hopes for a brighter future.
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