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Play trailer Poster for Frank R Released Aug 15, 2014 1h 35m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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An aspiring musician (Domhnall Gleeson) finds himself way out of his element after he joins a pop group led by an enigmatic figure (Michael Fassbender) who wears a giant fake head.
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Funny, clever, and endearingly unusual, Frank transcends its quirky trappings with a heartfelt -- and surprisingly thought-provoking -- story.

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Ryan Gilbey Sight & Sound Fassbender gives a finely textured performance both in and out of the head. Jan 6, 2015 Full Review Ann Hornaday Washington Post Beneath those puppet-headed antics, and true to its title, Frank is improbably, disarmingly honest. Rated: 3/4 Jan 6, 2015 Full Review Eric Kohn indieWire Michael Fassbender spends the majority of Lenny Abrahamson's irreverent comedy "Frank" buried underneath a giant plastic head, but the honesty of his performance is on full display. Rated: B Jan 6, 2015 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Frank is bizarre, awkward, funny, beautiful, poignant, and it's that seamless blend of all those ingredients that make it worth recognizing. Rated: B+ Jun 17, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Abrahamson perfectly balances Frank’s gradual downshifting of tones from offbeat comedy to emotionally bare drama in the final act, as the best indie comedies often do. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 29, 2022 Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 'Frank' addresses mental illness head-on and in a very, well, frank manner. Rated: 4/5 Nov 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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alan g If this was the inspiration for the masked singer they should all be shot. Otherwise not a bad movie. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Great movie with great casts and theacting skills are muuuuaaaaa Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review sy Great, quirky and comical indie-style film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Bryan M Looking for something different? this is for you. The acting is solid, the storyline is intriguing. I enjoyed this film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Jack S This film exceeded my expectations, which were none, so maybe that isn't saying a lot? Really good heartfelt story, but they never should have let Frank take off his head because that sort of ruined the believable nature of a man wearing that thing. Once you see who is in it you come back to reality. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/24 Full Review Alec B There's a lot of really good ideas at work here (i.e. the thin lines between genius and mental illness and hype versus reality) but the film just doesn't give these explorations enough weight because, until the final scenes, most of what transpires is a seemingly dark yet quirky comedy. Still the ending finds the right notes and Fassbender's performance is quite outstanding. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An aspiring musician (Domhnall Gleeson) finds himself way out of his element after he joins a pop group led by an enigmatic figure (Michael Fassbender) who wears a giant fake head.
Director
Lenny Abrahamson
Producer
Ed Guiney, David Barron, Stevie Lee
Screenwriter
Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Element Pictures, Runaway Fridge
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 15, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$644.9K
Runtime
1h 35m
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