Dear Frankie(2004)
Overview
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...
Director
Shona Auerbach
Studio
Inside Track
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Gerard Butler
as The Stranger
Emily Mortimer
as Lizzie
Jack McElhone
as Frankie
Sharon Small
as Marie
Katy Murphy
as Miss MacKenzie
Jayd Johnson
as Catriona
Mary Riggans
as Nell
Cal MacAninch
as Davey
John Kazek
as Ally
Anne Marie Timoney
as Janet
Andrea Gibb
as Waitress
Sophie Main
as Serious Girl
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Inside Track • Pathé Pictures International • UK Film Council
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Where can I watch Dear Frankie?▼
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What is Dear Frankie about?▼
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...
Who directed Dear Frankie?▼
Dear Frankie was directed by Shona Auerbach and released in 2004. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Dear Frankie?▼
Dear Frankie has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Dear Frankie?▼
The cast of Dear Frankie includes Gerard Butler as The Stranger, Emily Mortimer as Lizzie, Jack McElhone as Frankie, Sharon Small as Marie, Katy Murphy as Miss MacKenzie and more.
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