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Robot & Frank

2012 · 89 min

A gentle, bittersweet comedy-drama that balances warmth and melancholy as it explores memory and connection.

Directed by
Jake Schreier
Genres
Science fiction, Comedy, Crime
Starring
Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, James Marsden
Tagline
Friendship doesn't have an off switch
Overview
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.

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  • Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
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Directed by
Jake Schreier
Genres
Science fiction, Comedy, Crime
Starring
Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, James Marsden
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • memory
  • aging
  • friendship
  • family
  • identity
Places
  • small town
  • home
Era
near-future
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour6
Realism6
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
science fiction, comedy, crime
Directed by
Jake Schreier
Written by
Christopher Ford
Starring
Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Peter Sarsgaard, Jeremy Strong, Jeremy Sisto, Bonnie Bentley
Music
Francis Farewell Starlite
Cinematography
Matthew J. Lloyd
Runtime
89 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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