Dear Frankie (2004)
Overview
Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day...
Where to watch Dear Frankie
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave | — | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Dear Frankie in 16 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Dear Frankie about?
Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day... Dear Frankie is a Drama, Family movie, released on 2004-05-18, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Dear Frankie worth watching?
TMDB users rate Dear Frankie 7.0 out of 10 from 228 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Dear Frankie?
In the United States, Dear Frankie is free to watch on Kanopy and Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Shona Auerbach
Cast
- Gerard Butler as The Stranger
- Emily Mortimer as Lizzie
- Jack McElhone as Frankie
- Sharon Small as Marie
- Katy Murphy as Miss MacKenzie
- Jayd Johnson as Catriona
- Mary Riggans as Nell
- Cal MacAninch as Davey
- John Kazek as Ally
- Anne Marie Timoney as Janet
- Andrea Gibb as Waitress
- Sophie Main as Serious Girl
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Sources
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