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Uncle Frank

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 35m
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Paul Bettany, Peter Macdissi, and Sophia Lillis in Uncle Frank (2020)
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.
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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 F... Read allIn 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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,295
18
  • Director
    • Alan Ball
  • Writer
    • Alan Ball
  • Stars
    • Paul Bettany
    • Sophia Lillis
    • Peter Macdissi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alan Ball
  • Writer
    • Alan Ball
  • Stars
    • Paul Bettany
    • Sophia Lillis
    • Peter Macdissi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 197User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 8 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Paul Bettany and Peter Macdissi in Uncle Frank (2020)
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    Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis in Uncle Frank (2020)
    Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis in Uncle Frank (2020)
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    Paul Bettany, Peter Macdissi, and Sophia Lillis in Uncle Frank (2020)
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    Alan Ball, Paul Bettany, Peter Macdissi, and Sophia Lillis at an event for Uncle Frank (2020)

    Top cast

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    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Frankas Frank
    Sophia Lillis
    Sophia Lillis
    • Bethas Beth
    Peter Macdissi
    Peter Macdissi
    • Wallyas Wally
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Mikeas Mike
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Kittyas Kitty
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Mammawas Mammaw
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Daddy Macas Daddy Mac
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Aunt Butchas Aunt Butch
    Jane McNeill
    Jane McNeill
    • Nevaas Neva
    Caity Brewer
    Caity Brewer
    • Marciaas Marcia
    Hannah Black
    Hannah Black
    • Janisas Janis
    Michael Banks Repeta
    Michael Banks Repeta
    • 11-Year-Old Bulletas 11-Year-Old Bullet
    • (as Banks Repeta)
    Isabella Pambianchi
    • 8-Year-Old Mae Rayas 8-Year-Old Mae Ray
    Burgess Jenkins
    Burgess Jenkins
    • Beauas Beau
    Zach Strum
    Zach Strum
    • Tee Dubas Tee Dub
    Colton Ryan
    Colton Ryan
    • Bruceas Bruce
    Britt Rentschler
    Britt Rentschler
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    Alan Campbell
    • Bernardas Bernard
    • Director
      • Alan Ball
    • Writer
      • Alan Ball
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In 1973, 18-year-old Beth Bledsoe moves from her home in Creekville, South Carolina, to attend college in New York City. Her uncle Frank Bledsoe is a college professor there, and is the relative she feels closest to as he is more refined and thoughtful than the rest of the family.
    1970sgay couple relationshipuncle niece relationshipgay muslimgay character133 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, some sexual references and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Frank (Paul Bettany) and his history is partly based on Alan Ball's father.
    • Goofs
      In one scene with Walid and Beth talking at the kitchen table there is clearly an iphone in Walids's front pant's pocket. When they cut back it is gone.
    • Quotes

      Frank: You gonna be the person you decide to be, or are you gonna be the person everyone else tells you you are?

    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: Quarantine Catch-up (part 4 of 2) (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Cool Blue
      Written and Performed by Paul Frederick

    User reviews197

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Please keep making these movies!
    Beautiful film. Perfect cast! I think that was the key to this, likeable main characters that worked well together. These kind of stories are so important to be told, in such a way that nothing distracts from what is important. Frank, being able to who he is.
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    • staciedoryjames
    • Nov 27, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Frenk amaki
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Miramax
      • Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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