Frances Ha

R

Released May 17, 2013

1 hr. 25 min.

Comedy

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92%

192 Reviews

Tomatometer

78%

10,000+ Ratings

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Frances (Greta Gerwig) goes from apartment to apartment in Brooklyn as she looks for a job and a stable partner.

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Critics Consensus

Audiences will need to tolerate a certain amount of narrative drift, but thanks to sensitive direction from Noah Baumbach and an endearing performance from Greta Gerwig, Frances Ha makes it easy to forgive.

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Katie Q

This movie has deeply relatable moments.I love movies where nothing really happens, yet so much does.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Spencer P

With questionable characters at odds with Noah Baumbach's stylish naturalistic writing and fun editing style, Frances Ha's slice-of-life pace requires a higher intelleigence from its viewers to appreciate.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Laura N

Genuinely brilliant film. Love so many things about it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/24

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Daniel N

‘Frances Ha' unfolds a difficult story to tell in a very funny and absorbing way, Greta Gerwig is just to lovable, impossible not to love her.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/10/23

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Rebecca D

This film says something so real and tender and heartbreaking about friendship - about being a single woman in your twenties.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/14/23

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Pilar P

"Frances Ha" is a heartfelt exploration of friendship and self-discovery in New York City. Greta Gerwig's portrayal of Frances is relatable and endearing, making her journey one we can all empathize with. The film beautifully captures the ups and downs of her friendship with Sophie and the chaotic essence of 20-something-life. It's a charming ode to those finding their way, and we can't help but wish all the ‘Frances' struggling in NYC right now, the best and good luck.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/21/23

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Noah Baumbach

Director

Greta Gerwig

Frances

Mickey Sumner

Sophie

Michael Zegen

Benji

Adam Driver

Lev

Charlotte d'Amboise

Colleen

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[A] sweetly frivolous tale of stony-broke hipsters navigating creative dreams and disappointments in New York City.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 7, 2023

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Sarah Mirk

Bitch Media

A rare and wonderful film that give thanks for friends and revels in life's low times.

Jan 15, 2021

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Yes, it is rather kooky, and highly self-conscious... but it's also sweet, endearing, touching, and features proper women you can actually believe in, and who aren't just drippily searching for love, which is something of a novelty.

Sep 5, 2018

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Noah Baumbach solidly directs Frances Ha while Greta Gerwig delivers a strong performance in her portrayal of struggling dancer.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 27, 2023

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

A comedy that Baumbach adorns with a notable layer of black and white, but whose dramatic core, in short, becomes routine and terribly superfluous when Gerwig walks aimlessly through the streets of New York to find maturity. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

Oct 13, 2023

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Frances Ha is yet another example of Baumbach's talent to explore legitimate emotion regarding the modern human experience; but sadly due to an overall out-of-place character, the film fails to be one of Baumbach's best.

Rated: B+

Aug 28, 2022

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Synopsis

Frances (Greta Gerwig) goes from apartment to apartment in Brooklyn as she looks for a job and a stable partner.

Director: Noah Baumbach
Executive Producer: Fernando Loureiro, Lourenço Sant' Anna
Screenwriter: Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: RT Features
Rating: R (Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 17, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.1M

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