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Dear Frankie

2004Movie1 h 45 min

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, uplifting drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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...

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Single Motherhood
  • Deafness Representation
  • Scottish Seaside
  • Emotional Deception
  • Redemptive Love
  • Family Bonds
  • Secret Keeping
  • Gentle Storytelling

Cast

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Directed by
Shona Auerbach
Written by
Andrea Gibb
Produced by
Caroline Wood
Music by
Alex Heffes

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Facts

May 18, 2004 · 1 h 45 min · Drama, Family

Released
May 18, 2004
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Ireland
Box office
$2 million
Available in
28 countries

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Questions about Dear Frankie

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Where can I stream Dear Frankie?

In the United States, Dear Frankie is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Dear Frankie worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Dear Frankie okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Dear Frankie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Dear Frankie good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.