Dear Frankie
Originally released in 2004. Dear Frankie is a drama/family film. directed by Shona Auerbach.
Starring Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, and Jack McElhone
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (210 votes)
Box Office
$1.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,656,829
Production Companies
- Inside Track
- Pathé Pictures International
- UK Film Council
- Scottish Screen
- Scorpio Films
- Sigma Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 tr...
Who directed Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie was directed by Shona Auerbach.
How long is Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Dear Frankie released?
Dear Frankie was released on May 18, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dear Frankie?
The main cast of Dear Frankie includes Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, Sharon Small, Katy Murphy.
Is Dear Frankie worth watching?
Dear Frankie has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 210 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.