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Robot & Frank

Robot & Frank

Friendship doesn't have an off switch

20126.91h 29m

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.

Directed by Jake Schreier
Written by Christopher Ford
Produced by Lance Acord, Sam Bisbee, Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Box OfficeBudget: $2.5MRevenue: $3.3M

Top Cast

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Frank

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

Madison

James Marsden

James Marsden

Hunter

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Jennifer

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Robot (voice)

Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong

Jake

Jeremy Sisto

Jeremy Sisto

Sheriff Rowlings

Bonnie Bentley

Bonnie Bentley

Ava

Dario Barosso

Dario Barosso

Flattop

Rachael Ma

Rachael Ma

Robot

Themes & Keywords

friendshiprobotsenior citizenanimal thief

About Robot & Frank

Robot & Frank is a science fiction, comedy, drama, crime film released in 2012 exploring themes of friendship, robot, senior citizen, animal thief. Directed by Jake Schreier, it stars Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, James Marsden. 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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