Robot & Frank(2012)
“Friendship doesn't have an off switch”
Overview
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 his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
Director
Jake Schreier
Studio
Park Pictures Features
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Frank Langella
as Frank
Liv Tyler
as Madison
James Marsden
as Hunter
Susan Sarandon
as Jennifer
Peter Sarsgaard
as Robot (voice)
Jeremy Strong
as Jake
Jeremy Sisto
as Sheriff Rowlings
Bonnie Bentley
as Ava
Dario Barosso
as Flattop
Rachael Ma
as Robot
Joshua Ormond
as Freckles
Katherine Waterston
as Shopgirl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Park Pictures Features • TBB • Dog Run Pictures
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What is Robot & Frank about?▼
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 his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
Who directed Robot & Frank?▼
Robot & Frank was directed by Jake Schreier and released in 2012. It is a science fiction, comedy, crime film.
How long is Robot & Frank?▼
Robot & Frank has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Robot & Frank?▼
The cast of Robot & Frank includes Frank Langella as Frank, Liv Tyler as Madison, James Marsden as Hunter, Susan Sarandon as Jennifer, Peter Sarsgaard as Robot (voice) and more.
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