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Frequency

  • 20002000
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
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An accidental cross-time radio link connects father and son across 30 years. The son tries to save his father's life, but then must fix the consequences.An accidental cross-time radio link connects father and son across 30 years. The son tries to save his father's life, but then must fix the consequences.An accidental cross-time radio link connects father and son across 30 years. The son tries to save his father's life, but then must fix the consequences.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
107K
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POPULARITY
4,244
483
  • Director
    • Gregory Hoblit
  • Writer
    • Toby Emmerich
  • Stars
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Shawn Doyle
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gregory Hoblit
  • Writer
    • Toby Emmerich
  • Stars
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Shawn Doyle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 564User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    Frequency
    Trailer 2:26
    Frequency

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    Jim Caviezel stars as John Sullivan
    Jim Caviezel stars as John Sullivan
    Julia Sullivan with Satch
    Julia & Frank
    Dennis Quaid stars as Frank Sullivan
    Frank & John in 1969
    Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel in Frequency (2000)
    Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel in Frequency (2000)
    Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel in Frequency (2000)
    Frequency (2000)
    Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel in Frequency (2000)
    Jim Caviezel in Frequency (2000)

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    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Frank Sullivanas Frank Sullivan
    Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel
    • John Sullivanas John Sullivan
    Shawn Doyle
    Shawn Doyle
    • Jack Shepardas Jack Shepard
    Elizabeth Mitchell
    Elizabeth Mitchell
    • Julia Sullivanas Julia Sullivan
    Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher
    • Satch DeLeonas Satch DeLeon
    Noah Emmerich
    Noah Emmerich
    • Gordo Herschas Gordo Hersch
    Melissa Errico
    Melissa Errico
    • Samantha Thomasas Samantha Thomas
    Daniel Henson
    • Johnny Sullivan (6 Years)as Johnny Sullivan (6 Years)
    Jordan Bridges
    Jordan Bridges
    • Graham Gibsonas Graham Gibson
    Stephen Joffe
    Stephen Joffe
    • Gordo Hersch (8 Years)as Gordo Hersch (8 Years)
    Jack McCormack
    • Commander O'Connellas Commander O'Connell
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Butch Fosteras Butch Foster
    Michael Cera
    Michael Cera
    • Gordy Jr. (10 Years)as Gordy Jr. (10 Years)
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Sissy Clarkas Sissy Clark
    Richard Sali
    • Chuck Hayesas Chuck Hayes
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    • Fred Shepardas Fred Shepard
    Joan Heney
    • Laura Shepardas Laura Shepard
    Jessica Meyer
    • Teenage Runawayas Teenage Runaway
    • Director
      • Gregory Hoblit
    • Writer
      • Toby Emmerich
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    Storyline

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    A rare atmospheric phenomenon allows a New York City firefighter to communicate with his son 30 years in the future via HAM radio. The son uses this opportunity to warn the father of his impending death in a warehouse fire, and manages to save his life. However, what he does not realize is that changing history has triggered a new set of tragic events, including the murder of his mother. The two men must now work together, 30 years apart, to find the murderer before he strikes so that they can change history--again. —<jgp3553@excite.com>
    • altering history
    • ham radio
    • serial killer
    • butterfly effect
    • psychopath
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What would you do if you could change the past?
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense violence and disturbing images
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      In the warehouse fire scene, all the firefighters except Dennis Quaid, Peter MacNeill and Jordan Bridges are real.
    • Goofs
      During a 1969 sequence, a wide-angle camera scans Manhattan (from Queens). On the left, for an instant, the completed World Trade Center is visible. It was not completed in 1969.
    • Quotes

      Frank: I'm still here, Chief.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: U-571/Love & Basketball/Joe Gould's Secret/Gossip/Pups (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Crimson and Clover
      Written by Tommy James (as Thomas Gregory Jackson) and Peter P. Lucia Jr.

      Performed by Tommy James and Tommy James & The Shondells

      Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Co.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews564

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    8/10
    A complex, thought provoking thriller that is well acted and directed. ***1/2 out of ****.
    FREQUENCY / (2000) ***1/2

    It' 1999. Jim Caviezel stars as John Sullivan, a detective whose life is falling apart. Recently, he has split up from his girlfriend, he and his police partner Satch (Andre Braugher), are unable to solve a serial murder case that has been reopened due to the discovery of skeletal remains of a past victim. The thirty year anniversary of the death of his firefighter father (Dennis Quaid), is also approaching. John is beginning to sink in a pit of despair.

    One night John stumbles upon his dad's old ham radio. He makes an effort to get the machine to power up once again. When he does and begins conversations with another operator, however, he realizes the person he is communicating with is his long dead father. Somehow, due to the presence of the Northern Lights, John is able to transmit back in time to 1969 and literally alter the course of his existence.

    The concept of time traveling communication may seem far-fetched to some, and "Frequency" is a little hard to grasp at times, especially when the film never directly explains why the father and son are able to talk with each other through time. Notwithstanding, the production works as a science fiction thriller with supernatural overtones. While the filmmakers do succeed in convincingly constructing "Frequency," most audiences might have to leave logic at the theater entrance before viewing it.

    "Frequency" is a well-structured motion picture; the movie is focused throughout. Although its story changes pace at different periods, for the most part the audience can follow along with the characters. This is a movie with a complicated and challenging story. Because of the film's complexity, we are enormously involved, if slightly confused. Screenwriter Tobias Emmerich links original and fresh feeling material here. Gregory Hoblit produces the right amount of action and suspense, combined with gentle emotions, to generate a film we have not seen before.

    Dennis Quaid and James Caviezel are the perfect choices for the principal characters. Quaid performs with intriguing tension and appropriate receptivity. Caviezel dazzles with intricacy and dexterity. Offering refined supporting roles are Andre Braugher ("City of Angels", "Get on the Bus") and Noah Emmerich ("The Truman Show") who furnishes some light-hearted material as John's best friend.

    Director Gregory Hoblit ("Fallen," "Primal Fear") clearly executes topics on screen. This film is overflowing with ideas and contains enough plot for a television series. However, "Frequency" is not without flaws. Sullivan's chaotic life is only vaguely portrayed. Although we do care for the character, more development would increase the relationship between the audience and he. Some of the make-up effects depicting age differences were disgraceful. Andre Braugher appeared as if his make up artists were straight out of junior high, slapping too much pancake cream plaster on him. The film's contrived climax concludes with a formalistic fight instead of continuing its battle of wits.

    Despite a few unacceptable external problems, internally this is a very effective production. As a whole, "Frequency" contains a very encompassing story and places interesting characters in engaging circumstances. The movie is definitely worthy of recognition, but do not view it unless you plan on thoroughly discussing it afterwards.
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    • Movie-12
    • May 25, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • WarnerBros.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tần Số
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,010,278
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,025,584
      • Apr 30, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $68,106,245
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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