Uncle Frank
Seen it?2020 | 95 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved My Own Private Idaho, start here.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Ball
- Paul BettanyFrank
- Sophia LillisBeth
- Peter MacdissiWally
- Steve ZahnMike
- Stephen RootDaddy Mac
- Judy GreerKitty
- Margo MartindaleMammaw
- Lois SmithAunt Butch
- Jane McNeillNeva
- Caity BrewerMarcia