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

3 wins & 9 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 | suicide | 

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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

The song Cool Jerk by The Capitols is featured in this movie. It's also the song Kevin's Uncle Frank sings in the shower in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).

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Goofs

Food Lion was referenced twice in Uncle Frank. The grocery store chain Food Lion did not come into being until 1983, and was not in existence 1973.

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Quotes

Beth: He was the kind of person I wanted to be: smart, funny and considerate.

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Connections

Referenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies and TV Shows Coming to Streaming in November 2020 (2020)

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Soundtracks

Blending Soul
Written by Leonard Michael Lenaburg and Michael Eugene Liggins
Performed by Soul Blenders

User Reviews

Let's be Frank.

This is a film of love, partners, family and mostly self. A beautifully shot, thoughtful take on the challenges of traditional 70's thinking and the challenges of a gay life within a family.

A superbly acted film, tense and moving, warmed with love. It's not an easy watch, and shouldn't be. In saying that it has fun and warmth. Recommended.

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