To Be Frank(2025)
To Be Frank Synopsis
Frank Paine, is a 73-year-old South Bay icon and humble local legend whose life orbits around a two-block stretch of beach. His unforgettable mustache and magnetic spirit are what most first notice, but Frank’s layers expose a depth that might answer some questions that surfers continually ask themselves. Surfing, which, for some, becomes lost in isolation, is made whole again with Frank.
To Be Frank (2025) is a documentary film directed by Anna Wilder Burns, released on September 12, 2025 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Frank Paine.
- Director:
- Anna Wilder Burns
- Producers:
- Morgan Sliff
- Status:
- Released
To Be Frank Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Anna Wilder Burns, produced by Morgan Sliff.
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To Be Frank – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Be Frank online?
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To Be Frank (2025) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To Be Frank?
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The main cast of To Be Frank (2025) includes Frank Paine. The film was directed by Anna Wilder Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Be Frank released?
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To Be Frank was released on September 12, 2025 and runs for 11m.