Franklyn (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Franklyn is a 2008 fantasy thriller directed by Gerald McMorrow, starring Ryan Phillippe as Preest, Eva Green and Sam Riley. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Gerald McMorrow
- Original language
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English - Studio
- UK Film Council
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Franklyn About?
The premise of Franklyn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Reality is a state of mind. The film alternates between contemporary London and the futuristic, faith‑driven metropolis of Meanwhile City, following four intertwined lives shaped by fate, romance and tragedy. When the two worlds converge, a single bullet decides their destiny.
Franklyn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- steampunk
- dystopia
- dystopian sci fi
- low budget sci fi movie
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- steampunk fantasy
- steampunk sci fi
- white eyes
- restaurant
- detective
- synchronicity
- iraq war
+38 more Show fewer
- insanity
- imaginary world
- hallucination
- fairy tale
- delirium
- voice over narration
- slow motion scene
- flashback
- bathtub
- bare chested male
- zippo lighter
- wig
- whiskey
- videotape
- video camera
- title appears in writing
- tattoo
- surveillance
- suicide
- suicide attempt
- soup kitchen
- sniper rifle
- wrist slitting
- shot in the arm
- search for son
- schoolteacher
- religion
- redhead
- red dress
- record player
- rain
- punched in the face
- punched in the stomach
- psychiatrist
- prison
- photograph
- photo album
- paramedic
Franklyn Cast & Characters
Ryan Phillippe leads the cast as Preest, with Eva Green as Emilia and Sam Riley as Milo. Directed by Gerald McMorrow; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gerald McMorrow
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Ryan Phillippe as Preest -
Eva Green as Emilia -
Sam Riley as Milo -
James Faulkner as Pastor Bone
Also Starring in Franklyn
· 16 more- Kika Markham Naomi
- Chris Wilson Police Officer
- Dolly Wells Nurse
- Sam Douglas Saul
- Mark Wingett Frank Grant
- Bernard Hill Esser
- Susannah York Margaret
- Art Malik Tarrant
- Richard Coyle Dan
- Stuart McQuarrie Clunes
- Liz White Laura
- Stephen Walters Wormsnakes
- Georgia Mackenzie Teri
- Gary Pillai Doctor
- Jeanie Gold Patient
- Jay Fuller Monk
Franklyn Plot Summary
What happens in Franklyn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jonathan Preest, Ryan Phillippe, is the masked vigilante of Meanwhile City, a surreal, comic-book world where every resident is legally compelled to follow a religion. Preest, the town’s only atheist, learns that his nemesis, The Individual, has kidnapped a girl. As he hunts for her, he is captured by the local authorities. They promise eventual release, but plan to implant a homing device on him. Before the procedure can begin, Preest fights his way out, his resolve unwavering even in the face of a system that seems bent on controlling every breath he takes.
Full summary
The whole story of Franklyn, scene by scene
Franklyn Box Office
Franklyn grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- International
- $1.3M
Franklyn Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Franklyn [2008] Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Franklyn?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the masked vigilante who protects Meanwhile City?
Cars in Franklyn
6 cars on screen, including the LTI TX1 and the 1998 Renault Master.
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LTI TX1 Minor role -
1998 Renault Master Minor role -
1996 SAAB 900 Cabrio Minor role -
2002 Dennis Trident II Background role
Franklyn Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Dark World” and “Franklyn - Colisão entre dois Mundos”.
- Also known as
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- Dark World
- Franklyn - Colisão entre dois Mundos
- Франклин
- O Justiceiro Mascarado
- 富兰克林
- Франклін
- פרנקלין
- 프랭클린
- 永恆之門, ფრანკლინი
- サブリミナル
- ปมลับ ปมสังหาร
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Franklyn FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Franklyn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Franklyn?
Franklyn runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Franklyn released?
Franklyn was released on October 16, 2008.
Who directed Franklyn?
Franklyn was directed by Gerald McMorrow.
Who is in the cast of Franklyn?
Franklyn stars Ryan Phillippe as Preest, Eva Green as Emilia and Sam Riley as Milo, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Franklyn make at the box office?
Franklyn grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Does Franklyn have a post-credit scene?
No. Franklyn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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