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Franklyn

2008Movie1 h 38 minR

Thriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes57%43%

A gripping, tense fantasy movie about mystery and fantasy.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

Reality is a state of mind.

Set between the parallel worlds of contemporary London and the futuristic faith dominated metropolis of Meanwhile City, Franklyn weaves a tale of four souls, whose lives are intertwined by fate, romance and tragedy. As these worlds collide, a single bullet determines the destiny of these four characters.

Feels like

  • Parallel Worlds
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Dystopian Elements
  • Intertwined Fates
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Atmospheric
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Melancholic

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Gerald McMorrow
Written by
Gerald McMorrow
Produced by
Jeremy Thomas
Music by
Joby Talbot

Everyone

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Facts

October 16, 2008 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
October 16, 2008
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$12 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Bizarrchitecture, Villainous Fashion Sense, Mad Artist +9

  • Bizarrchitecture
  • Villainous Fashion Sense
  • Mad Artist
  • Badass Longcoat
  • Outliving One's Offspring
  • Dark World
  • Never My Fault
  • Only Sane Man
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Through the Eyes of Madness
  • White Mask of Doom
  • Expy

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Franklyn?"

Questions about Franklyn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Franklyn?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Franklyn worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Can I half-watch Franklyn?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Is Franklyn good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Franklyn use?

BizarrchitectureVillainous Fashion SenseMad ArtistBadass LongcoatOutliving One's OffspringDark WorldNever My FaultOnly Sane ManNever Trust a TrailerThrough the Eyes of MadnessWhite Mask of DoomExpyand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Bizarrchitecture, Villainous Fashion Sense, and Mad Artist.