Dear Frankie (2004)
Movie 1h 45m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, family night
Released in 2004, Dear Frankie is a drama and family movie. It is directed by Shona Auerbach. The cast includes Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler and Sharon Small. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day...
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Cast & crew
- Shona AuerbachDirector
- Emily Mortimeras Lizzie
- Gerard Butleras The Stranger
- Sharon Smallas Marie
- Jack McElhoneas Frankie
- Katy Murphyas Miss MacKenzie
- Jayd Johnsonas Catriona
- Mary Riggansas Nell
- Cal MacAninchas Davey
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Questions about Dear Frankie
- What genre is Dear Frankie?
- Dear Frankie is categorised as Drama, Family.
- Who stars in Dear Frankie?
- Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler, Sharon Small, Jack McElhone, Katy Murphy appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Dear Frankie?
- Shona Auerbach directed Dear Frankie.
- How long is Dear Frankie?
- Dear Frankie runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Is Dear Frankie worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Dear Frankie?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
