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.

Director:

Alan Ball

Writer:

Alan Ball

Stars:

Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Bettany	...	Frank
Sophia Lillis	...	Beth
Peter Macdissi	...	Wally
Steve Zahn	...	Mike
Judy Greer	...	Kitty
Margo Martindale	...	Mammaw
Stephen Root	...	Daddy Mac
Lois Smith	...	Aunt Butch
Jane McNeill	...	Neva
Caity Brewer	...	Marcia
Hannah Black	...	Janis
Michael Banks Repeta	...	11-Year-Old Bullet (as Banks Repeta)
Isabella Pambianchi	...	8-Year-Old Mae Ray
Burgess Jenkins	...	Beau
Zach Strum	...	Tee Dub

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

1970s | uncle niece relationship | gay couple relationship | gay muslim | lesbian kiss | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual references and drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Beth mentions that she had never really experienced anyone dying, and says that she is sad that she will never see Daddy Mac again, while they are in the car driving to Daddy Mac's funeral, she also says that there was a boy in school who died in a car accident. This is a reference to the car accident Alan Ball was in with his older sister driving when he was 13 years old, and she died right in front of him. Ball has been quoted as saying that this accident is why almost everything he writes has at least a reference to death, if not the overall theme.

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Goofs

When Beth and Wally are travelling in the convertible, the scenery in the shots from the front of the car does not match with the scenery in the shots from the sides of the car. It changes from fields to forest and back again.

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Quotes

Frank: See, once you get out of a town like Creekville, not only do you see how small your world was, you also see how much bigger it could become.

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Connections

References The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)

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Soundtracks

Cool Jerk
Written by Donald Storball
Performed by The Capitols

User Reviews

Completely Perfect

It is an incredibly heartfelt and authentic film. The performances were perfect. The direction was lovely. It was thoroughly engaging. A film that should not be missed.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Arabic

Release Date:

25 November 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Uncle Frank

Filming Locations:

North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amazon Studios, Miramax Films, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1