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Robot & Frank

Friendship doesn't have an off switch
Aug 24, 2012 · 1h 29m
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PLOT

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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CAST

Frank Langella
Frank
Liv Tyler
Madison
James Marsden
Hunter
Susan Sarandon
Jennifer
Peter Sarsgaard
Robot (voice)
Jeremy Strong
Jake
Jeremy Sisto
Sheriff Rowlings
Bonnie Bentley
Ava
Directed by Jake Schreier

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$3,325,038
Production
Park Pictures Features, TBB, Dog Run Pictures, White Hat Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Stage 6 Films
Country
US

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