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Dear Frankie

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
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7.7/10
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Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, and Jack McElhone in Dear Frankie (2004)
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After having responded to her son's numerous letters in the guise of his father, a woman hires a stranger to pose as his dad when meeting him.After having responded to her son's numerous letters in the guise of his father, a woman hires a stranger to pose as his dad when meeting him.After having responded to her son's numerous letters in the guise of his father, a woman hires a stranger to pose as his dad when meeting him.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
22K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Shona Auerbach
  • Writer
    • Andrea Gibb(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emily Mortimer
    • Jack McElhone
    • Gerard Butler
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shona Auerbach
  • Writer
    • Andrea Gibb(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emily Mortimer
    • Jack McElhone
    • Gerard Butler
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 185User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 8 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos2

    Dear Frankie
    Trailer 1:59
    Dear Frankie
    Dear Frankie
    Trailer 2:01
    Dear Frankie

    Photos41

    Gerard Butler and Jack McElhone in Dear Frankie (2004)
    Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, and Jack McElhone in Dear Frankie (2004)
    Gerard Butler and Emily Mortimer in Dear Frankie (2004)
    Gerard Butler and Jack McElhone in Dear Frankie (2004)
    Shona Auerbach and Jack McElhone in Dear Frankie (2004)
    Emily Mortimer at an event for Dear Frankie (2004)
    Emily Mortimer at an event for Dear Frankie (2004)
    Gerard Butler at an event for Dear Frankie (2004)
    Gerard Butler at an event for Dear Frankie (2004)
    Gerard Butler at an event for Dear Frankie (2004)
    Jack McElhone at an event for Dear Frankie (2004)
    Jack McElhone at an event for Dear Frankie (2004)

    Top cast

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    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    • Lizzieas Lizzie
    Jack McElhone
    Jack McElhone
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • The Strangeras The Stranger
    Mary Riggans
    • Nellas Nell
    Sharon Small
    Sharon Small
    • Marieas Marie
    Sophie Main
    • Serious Girlas Serious Girl
    Katy Murphy
    • Miss MacKenzieas Miss MacKenzie
    Sean Brown
    Sean Brown
    • Ricky Monroeas Ricky Monroe
    Jayd Johnson
    Jayd Johnson
    • Catrionaas Catriona
    Anna Hepburn
    Anna Hepburn
    • Headmistressas Headmistress
    Rony Bridges
    Rony Bridges
    • Post Office Clerkas Post Office Clerk
    Douglas Stewart Wallace
    • Stamp Shop Keeperas Stamp Shop Keeper
    Elaine M. Ellis
    • Librarianas Librarian
    • (as Elaine Mackenzie Ellis)
    Carolyn Calder
    • Barmaidas Barmaid
    John Kazek
    • Allyas Ally
    Garry Collins
    • Waiteras Waiter
    Anne Marie Timoney
    • Janetas Janet
    Maureen Johnson
    • Singeras Singer
    • Director
      • Shona Auerbach
    • Writer
      • Andrea Gibb(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jack McElhone (Frankie) is not deaf but worked with a speech coach so that his one spoken line would sound correct.
    • Goofs
      When Lizzie is reading the last letter, it says "Thanks for the book" twice, but it is only read once.
    • Quotes

      Lizzie: I had a good time tonight.

      The Stranger: Don't sound so surprised.

      [pause]

      The Stranger: He's got your eyes. They... pull you right in.

      Lizzie: Don't know what to say to that

      The Stranger: You don't have to say anything.

      Lizzie: You don't have to say nice things to me. I'm not paying you for that.

      The Stranger: So why don't you want to hear them?

    • Crazy credits
      Special thanks to ... all at Deaf Connections, ... all at Sigma Films, ... Esther and Harvey ...
    • Soundtracks
      Everyone Will Have Their Day
      (2003)

      Written by Michael Clarke & Martin Terefe

      Published by (Copyright Control) Sony / ATV Music Publishing Limited

      Performed by Michael Clarke (as Clarksville)

      © 2003 Wildstar Records Limited

    User reviews185

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Modern Fairytale
    The beautiful princess is trapped by the evils in her past, she is icy, almost dead to anything but the need to keep the truth from Frankie, her 9 year old son. But Frankie is smart and resourceful and will save her, as well as any son in a storybook. This is a beautiful film, a fantasy with a stark and realistic background, which can also take your breath away with wonder, as one of the characters comments for herself. The synopsis does not do justice to the stately and beguiling way this tale is told - the shocks and surprises are never gratuitous and the happy ever after ...? Well, that would be telling. Emily Mortimer conveys the paralysis of fear and yearning without any showiness, the spare and well-crafted dialogue tells us a little less than we would like to know, but the suspense is not unpleasant. The supporting players have colour and substance and the man who agrees play the part of Frankie's dad, is portrayed with heart-breaking restraint by Gerard Butler, who after his showier role in 'Phantom of the Opera' demonstrates that his has real and effective range. But the boy is a wonder of subtlety and sincerity. A lovely film.
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    FAQ2

    • What did Frankie's da do?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 15, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Miramax (United States)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • British Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Natural History
    • Filming locations
      • Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Pathé Pictures International
      • UK Film Council
      • Scottish Screen
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,025
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,542
      • Mar 6, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,656,829
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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