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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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Audience Member what if you could actually talk to a loved one...someone who's long gone for many years depending on the right radio frequency? Denis Quaid, Jim Caviezel, Andre Braugher, and Elizabeth Mitchell in a sci-fi thriller with a plot I wasn't prepared for no joke, a father and son separated by two timelines gain the ability to talk to each other via radioFrank, a fireman played by Quaid is this other man's son, John, a cop played by Caviezel and his father has been deceased since 1969 when a fire took his lifenow they both have the amazing opportunity to communicate despite being decades apart of course nobody else believes something like this could happen but the plot itself gets more sinister when certain reprecussions start taking place; some things in the past change while others in the future may prove disastrous now John and Frank have to figure out how to fix everything while still holding onto their connection this plot truly took several turns from what I was expecting but I'm glad it didn't lose sight of the emotional resonance making it mainly about the bond between father and son it's true we want to change the past but whatever's different can be better or worsewhat we think we know may end up actually being something else, we're always there for each other no matter when we are Quaid and Caviezel are sharp playing father and son giving the movie much needed weight as well as gripping suspense Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Stoner J Underrated, awesome time bending thriller! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Ali A Absolute Master cinema, Relationship of a father and son is so heart warming. I saw this movie when i was single and i saw it with the eyes of a son now i rewatched it with the eye of being a Father it is just amazing no words a must watch ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/04/25 Full Review 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 Read all reviews
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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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