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Frances Ha

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Greta Gerwig in Frances Ha (2012)
Frances lives in New York, but she doesnÂ’t really have an apartment. Frances is an apprentice for a dance company, but sheÂ’s not really a dancer. Frances has a best friend named Sophie, but they arenÂ’t really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. Frances wants so much more than she has but lives her life with unaccountable joy and lightness.
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A New York woman (who doesn't really have an apartment) apprentices for a dance company (though she's not really a dancer) and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as the possibilit... Read allA New York woman (who doesn't really have an apartment) apprentices for a dance company (though she's not really a dancer) and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as the possibility of realizing them dwindles.A New York woman (who doesn't really have an apartment) apprentices for a dance company (though she's not really a dancer) and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as the possibility of realizing them dwindles.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
82K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,689
22
  • Director
    • Noah Baumbach
  • Writers
    • Noah Baumbach
    • Greta Gerwig
  • Stars
    • Greta Gerwig
    • Mickey Sumner
    • Adam Driver
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  • Director
    • Noah Baumbach
  • Writers
    • Noah Baumbach
    • Greta Gerwig
  • Stars
    • Greta Gerwig
    • Mickey Sumner
    • Adam Driver
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    • 229User reviews
    • 350Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 49 nominations

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    Greta Gerwig in Frances Ha (2012)
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    Greta Gerwig
    Greta Gerwig
    • Francesas Frances
    Mickey Sumner
    Mickey Sumner
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    • Levas Lev
    Michael Zegen
    Michael Zegen
    • Benjias Benji
    Michael Esper
    Michael Esper
    • Danas Dan
    Charlotte d'Amboise
    Charlotte d'Amboise
    • Colleenas Colleen
    Grace Gummer
    Grace Gummer
    • Rachelas Rachel
    Daiva Deupree
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Isabelle McNally
    Isabelle McNally
    • Random Girl #1as Random Girl #1
    Vanessa Ray
    Vanessa Ray
    • Random Girl #2as Random Girl #2
    Justine Lupe
    Justine Lupe
    • Nessaas Nessa
    Lindsay Burdge
    Lindsay Burdge
    • Dark Haired Girlas Dark Haired Girl
    Patrick Heusinger
    Patrick Heusinger
    • Patchas Patch
    Marina Squerciati
    Marina Squerciati
    • Waitress at Clubas Waitress at Club
    Christine Gerwig
    • Momas Mom
    Gordon Gerwig
    • Dadas Dad
    David Salem
    • Christmas Guestas Christmas Guest
    Isaac Salem
    • Christmas Guestas Christmas Guest
    • Director
      • Noah Baumbach
    • Writers
      • Noah Baumbach
      • Greta Gerwig
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    Storyline

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    Frances lives in New York, but she doesn't really have an apartment. Frances is an apprentice for a dance company, but she's not really a dancer. Frances has a best friend named Sophie, but they aren't really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. Frances wants so much more than she has but lives her life with unaccountable joy and lightness. —IFC Films
    • black and white
    • best friend
    • father daughter relationship
    • mother daughter relationship
    • mumblecore
    • 64 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexual references and language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Charlotte d'Amboise, who plays the head of Frances' dance company (and whose character describes herself as a former dancer) is in fact a well-known Broadway dancer, with such Broadway shows on her resume as Cats, Chicago, A Chorus Line, and Pippin. She is also the daughter of former New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d'Amboise.
    • Goofs
      At 59:23, Sophie's voice says the words faster than her mouth moves. Particularly near the end of her sentences.
    • Quotes

      Frances: It's that thing when you're with someone, and you love them and they know it, and they love you and you know it... but it's a party... and you're both talking to other people, and you're laughing and shining... and you look across the room and catch each other's eyes... but - but not because you're possessive, or it's precisely sexual... but because... that is your person in this life. And it's funny and sad, but only because this life will end, and it's this secret world that exists right there in public, unnoticed, that no one else knows about. It's sort of like how they say that other dimensions exist all around us, but we don't have the ability to perceive them. That's - That's what I want out of a relationship. Or just life, I guess.

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    • Soundtracks
      Thème de Camille
      Written and Performed by Georges Delerue

      Courtesy of Igloo Music/Marouani Music/EMI Music Publishing

    User reviews229

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    8/10
    Frances Ha- A Disarmingly Sweet and Perceptively Witty Reflection on Mid-Twenties Malaise from Auteur Noah Baumbach
    Auteur filmmaker Noah Baumbach has specialized throughout his career in humorlessly reflecting on the various purgatories in our lives, or rather those lost years of stasis where the unknowns of life's supposed plans hit the unknowns within ourselves head on. His study of post-collegiate malaise in Kicking and Screaming was the genesis of his uniquely quirky vision—a blend of Whit Stillman's observationally verbose wit and Woody Allen's hilarious yet humanist portraits—that has carried on to other notable character studies he's penned, such as the dysfunctional family drama The Squid and the Whale and the mid-life crisis comedy Greenberg. It was clear in the most sincere moments of the film Greenberg that Baumbach had a creative chemistry with one of its stars Greta Gerwig which has resulted in a new collaborative effort between them to create Baumbach's latest poignantly comedic film entitled Frances Ha, an energetically funny yet undeniably relatable contemplation on the aloof mid-twenties condition. Utilizing crisp black & white cinematography capturing the naturalistic backdrops of New York City, Sacramento, and Paris, Frances Ha possesses an alluring charm mostly through Greta Gerwig's charismatic performance but also in the film's embodiment of French New Wave revivalism that allows substance to shine in even the most monotonous of human interactions. This short and sweet tale on the ambiguity of adult life highlights the changing nature of responsibility, friendship, and love with a surprisingly modest and heartfelt genuineness rarely experienced in film. Though it might have some minor similarities to Lena Dunham's HBO show "Girls" there is no denying that Frances Ha is distinctly Baumbach in character design, cinematic style, and written cleverness. Protagonist Frances proclaims that she "loves things that appear as mistakes" which on its face is the eloquent sentiment that summarizes the film's genuine depiction of mid-twenties paralysis in the face of responsibility. Frances Ha ranks highly in Noah Baumbach's worthwhile filmography because it is probably his most accessible, authentically charming, and least pretentious film all thanks to the screen writing aid and engaging performance from Greta Gerwig.
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    • Release date
      • August 23, 2013 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Brazil
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Френсіс Ха
    • Filming locations
      • Sacramento, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pine District Pictures
      • RT Features
      • Scott Rudin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,069,826
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $137,398
      • May 19, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,058,065
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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