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Frank (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Frank is a 2014 mystery drama starring Domhnall Gleeson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
worldwide gross
$2.5M
Metascore
75
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Frank (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Comedy , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Frank About?

The premise of Frank without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seeking redemption, Ruby Chase makes a deal with the mysterious Frank, unknowingly entering a dangerous agreement. When she breaks her promise, Frank retaliates, targeting those closest to her. His actions trigger a violent series of events, revealing the hidden darkness within the people involved and spiraling into a bloody and devastating chain of consequences.

Frank Themes & Keywords

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  • musician
  • band
  • hit by a car
  • stabbed in the leg
  • title spoken by character
  • one word title
  • likeable song
  • character name as title
  • music band
  • growing a beard
  • playing billiards
  • composing a song
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  • hired on the spot
  • mental illness
  • paper mache mask
  • reference to nest egg
  • posting online
  • medical certificate
  • suicide by hanging
  • viking funeral
  • implied male nudity
  • music festival
  • austin texas
  • missing person
  • reference to chinchilla
  • bluff city kansas
  • band reunion
  • adult child lives with parents
  • quirky comedy
  • recording an album
  • recording music
  • young
  • hidden face
  • attempted suicide
  • song writer
  • minibus
  • cabin
  • ireland
  • generation y
  • millennial generation
  • desert
  • travel
  • sex in a hot tub
  • hot tub
  • reference to syd barrett
  • seaside
  • singing
  • forename as title
  • f word
  • nest egg
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Cast & crew

Frank Cast

Domhnall Gleeson stars in Frank.

Ratings

Frank Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Frank 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Plot

Frank Plot Summary

What happens in Frank from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jon, an aspiring songwriter portrayed by Domhnall Gleeson, encounters a man attempting to drown himself while taking a stroll on the beach in his town. This man is soon hospitalized, leading Jon to meet Don (Scoot McNairy), who reveals that the man was a keyboardist for an experimental band named the Soronprfbs, which he manages. Jon, excited about the opportunity, shares that he plays keyboards and is invited to join the band that very night.

Full summary

The whole story of Frank, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Frank Box Office

Frank grossed $2.5 million worldwide. $645,186 came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (74%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.5M

US & Canada
$645.2K
International
$1.9M
US & Canada 26% Rest of the world 74%
Videos

Frank Trailers & Videos

9 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 4 clips and 2 featurettes.

All 9 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official US Trailer
  • Teaser Frank Starring Michael Fassbender - Now on Blu-Ray
  • Clip Frank Clip - The Head
  • Clip Frank Clip - Start From Scratch
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Frank?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
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  10. Question 10: not answered

What was the name of the band Jon joins?

Cars

Cars in Frank

26 cars on screen, including the 1975 Ford Club Wagon and the 1992 Ford Econoline.

All 26 cars
  • 1975 Ford Club Wagon in Frank 1975 Ford Club Wagon Important role
  • 1992 Ford Econoline in Frank 1992 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 2010 Nissan Sentra in Frank 2010 Nissan Sentra Important role
  • 2010 Chevrolet Impala in Frank 2010 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

Frank Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “法蘭克” and “프랭크”.

Also known as
  • 法蘭克
  • 프랭크
  • FRANK -フランク-
  • FRANK フランク
  • فرانک
  • 弗兰克
  • Фрэнк
  • פרנק
  • Франк
  • Frenkas
  • Френк
  • Đầu To Thỏ Đế
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  • FRANK ーフランクー

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FAQ

Frank FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Frank, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Frank?

Frank runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Frank released?

Frank was released on August 15, 2014.

Who is in the cast of Frank?

Frank stars Domhnall Gleeson.

How much did Frank make at the box office?

Frank grossed $2.5 million worldwide ($645,186 domestic, $1.9 million international).

How is Frank rated?

Frank has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic, 69% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Frank have a post-credit scene?

No. Frank has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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