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Frequency

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2000 | 118 min | Science Fiction, Crime, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved The End of Oak Street or Source Code, start here.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $68 million worldwide on a $31 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 247K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gregory Hoblit

  • Dennis QuaidFrank Sullivan
  • Jim CaviezelJohn Sullivan
  • Shawn DoyleJack Shepard
  • Elizabeth MitchellJulia Sullivan
  • Andre BraugherSatch DeLeon
  • Noah EmmerichGordo Hersch
  • Melissa ErricoSamantha Thomas
  • Jordan BridgesGraham Gibson
  • Daniel HensonJohnny Sullivan (6 Years)
  • Michael CeraGordy Jr. (10 Years)