Dear Frankie(2004)
Dear Frankie 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...
Dear Frankie (2004) is a drama and family film directed by Shona Auerbach, released on May 18, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone and Sharon Small. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 225 ratings.
- Director:
- Shona Auerbach
- Writers:
- Andrea Gibb
- Producers:
- Caroline Wood
- Cinematographer:
- Shona Auerbach
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- Inside Track, Pathé Pictures International, UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Scorpio Films, Sigma Films
- Revenue:
- $1,656,829
- Status:
- Released
Dear Frankie (2004) Trailer
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Dear Frankie Cast & Crew
Main 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
Anne Marie Timoney
as Janet
Andrea Gibb
as Waitress
- Sophie Main
Sophie Main
as Serious Girl
Key crew
Directed by Shona Auerbach, written by Andrea Gibb, produced by Caroline Wood.
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Dear Frankie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 225 ratings.
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Dear Frankie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dear Frankie online?
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Dear Frankie (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dear Frankie?
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The main cast of Dear Frankie (2004) includes Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, Sharon Small and Katy Murphy. The film was directed by Shona Auerbach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dear Frankie released?
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Dear Frankie was released on May 18, 2004 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Dear Frankie worth watching?
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Dear Frankie (2004) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 225 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dear Frankie?
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