Robot & Frank
Seen it?2012 | 89 min | Science Fiction, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jake Schreier
- Frank LangellaFrank
- Liv TylerMadison
- James MarsdenHunter
- Susan SarandonJennifer
- Peter SarsgaardRobot (voice)
- Jeremy StrongJake
- Jeremy SistoSheriff Rowlings
- Bonnie BentleyAva
- Dario BarossoFlattop
- Rachael MaRobot