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Frequency

Play trailer Poster for Frequency PG-13 Released Apr 28, 2000 1h 57m Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? What would it be? For John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel), there is no question. He would undo the events of October 12, 1969, when the out-of-control Bruxton fire took the life of his father (Dennis Quaid), a heroic firefighter. Now John may get exactly what he wished for -- and much more than he bargained for.
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A tight blend of surprises and suspense keeps audiences spellbound.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Scary, tense, grisly mystery-thriller. Rated: 4/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Quaid's buoyant earnestness complements the stunning, low-key performance by Caviezel, whose close-ups give new meaning to the idea that still waters run deep. Jun 6, 2007 Full Review Nick Funnell Time Out This ambitious but frustrating timeshift thriller never quite manages to jam together two distinct stories. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation Frequency attempts to ground its subject matter in a level of humanity. The message is simple: you *can* go home again. Rated: 3/5 Feb 15, 2021 Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending A film that works for virtually all of its running time on a scene-by-scene basis, but also completely fails to work as a holistic object. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 5, 2019 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews It's an appealingly out-there premise that's employed to perpetually captivating effect by filmmaker Gregory Hoblit... Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 15, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Garrett B Quaid and Caviezel deliver in Frequency; an original, thrilling, and emotional experience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review Connor S Accurately portrays the nostalgia wish that we all feel to change elements of the past without being hokey. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Eric N Classic movie that I really liked as a kid. Recently re-watched. Interesting story, cool twists, good level of action and intensity. Very digestable time warp sci-fi. Pretty satisfying watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Lori H The perfect sci-fi movie for people who don't normally buy into unrealistic sci-fi. It's somehow a feel-good movie an action film and a serial killer mystery rolled into one. Very well acted. I love this movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Spike G Great scfi drama also its underrated Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/06/24 Full Review Sangeeta B Brilliant Masterpiece 😊👏🥳🎊 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Gregory Hoblit

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Dennis Quaid

Frank Sullivan

Jim Caviezel

John Sullivan

Andre Braugher

Satch DeLeon

Elizabeth Mitchell

Julia Sullivan

Noah Emmerich

Gordo Hersch

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Elizabeth Mitchell and Andre Braugher in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid and Andre Braugher in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid and Daniel Henson in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid as Frank Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid as firefighter Frank Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Noah Emmerich, Michael Cera and James Caviezel in New Line's Frequency Gregory Hoblit is the director of New Line's Frequency James Caviezel as John Sullivan in New Line's Frequency James Caviezel as John Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Elizabeth Mitchell and Dennis Quaid in New Line's Frequency View more photos

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Synopsis What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? What would it be? For John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel), there is no question. He would undo the events of October 12, 1969, when the out-of-control Bruxton fire took the life of his father (Dennis Quaid), a heroic firefighter. Now John may get exactly what he wished for -- and much more than he bargained for.
Director
Gregory Hoblit
Producer
Bill Carraro, Toby Emmerich, Gregory Hoblit, Hawk Koch
Screenwriter
Toby Emmerich
Distributor
New Line Cinema, New Line Home Video [us]
Production Co
New Line Cinema
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Violence|Disturbing Images)
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 28, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.0M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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