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Frank

Seen it?

2014 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved A Different Man or Mulholland Drive, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    7 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 85K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lenny Abrahamson

  • Michael FassbenderFrank
  • Domhnall GleesonJon Burroughs
  • Maggie GyllenhaalClara
  • Scoot McNairyDon
  • François CivilBaraque
  • Carla AzarNana
  • Tess HarperFrank's Mom
  • Bruce McIntoshFrank's Dad
  • Hayley DerryberrySimone
  • Lauren PooleAlice