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Biographical drama
Frida (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Frida is a 2002 biographical drama directed by Julie Taymor, starring Alfred Molina and Salma Hayek. It is based on Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $56.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Makeup and Music (Original Score), and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Julie Taymor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $12M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Frida About?
The premise of Frida without spoilers, adapted from Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera.
A renowned artist grapples with creative struggles and financial hardship while navigating a complicated relationship. As her passion for art is tested, she confronts the challenges of balancing artistic integrity with commercial pressures. The narrative explores the complexities of her life, revealing a fierce determination and a unique artistic vision amidst difficult circumstances.
Frida Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- buttocks
- breasts
- accident victim
- nude model
- part stop motion animation
- physical disability
- self portrait
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- sister sister relationship
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- love
- montage
- surrealism
- lust
- undressing
- nipples
- sadness
- happiness
- portrait
- pain
- artist
- female frontal nudity
- female protagonist
- female painter
- mural
- husband wife relationship
- adultery
- passion
- dysfunctional marriage
- bohemian
- womanizer
- miscarriage
- scene based on painting
- paris france
- new york city
- 1930s
- assassination
- art exhibition
- 1940s
- painting
- 1920s
- mexico
- painter
- based on true story
- based on book
- character name in title
- bisexual woman
- sex scene
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Cast & crew
Frida Cast
Alfred Molina leads the cast, with Salma Hayek. Directed by Julie Taymor.
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Director Julie Taymor
From the director
More from Julie Taymor
More films directed by Julie Taymor, best-rated first: The Glorias, Across the Universe, Titus and The Tempest.
Ratings
Frida Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Frida 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 74% User score
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Box office
Frida Box Office & Budget
Frida grossed $56.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 4.7 times what it cost. $25.9 million came from the US and Canada and $30.4 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$56.3M
4.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $25.9M
- International
- $30.4M
- Budget
- $12M
US & Canada 46%
Rest of the world 54%
Awards
Frida Awards & Nominations
Frida won 2 Oscars, including Makeup and Music (Original Score), and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2003, with 2 wins from 6 nominations.
4 wins16 nominations5 ceremonies
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Oscars 2003 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Makeup
- Won Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Salma Hayek
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
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BAFTA 2003 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Alfred Molina
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Salma Hayek
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Golden Globes 2003 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Salma Hayek
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Critics' Choice 2003 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress – Salma Hayek
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Alfred Molina
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2003 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Salma Hayek
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Alfred Molina
Videos
Frida Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Frida.
Details
Frida Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “笔姬别恋” and “프리다”.
- Also known as
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- 笔姬别恋
- 프리다
- 筆姬別戀
- 揮灑烈愛
- Фрида
- 弗里达
- Φρίντα
- פרידה
- Фріда
- Frīda
- フリーダ, ფრიდა
- फ्रीडा
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From the blog
Articles About Frida
Our article about Frida: “The Art of the Biopic: Telling Real-Life Stories on Screen”.
FAQ
Frida FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Frida, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Frida?
Frida runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Frida released?
Frida was released on October 25, 2002.
Who directed Frida?
Frida was directed by Julie Taymor.
More films by Julie Taymor Who is in the cast of Frida?
Frida stars Alfred Molina and Salma Hayek.
How much did Frida make at the box office?
Frida grossed $56.3 million worldwide ($25.9 million domestic, $30.4 million international) on a budget of $12 million.
How is Frida rated?
Frida has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is Frida based on a book?
Yes. Frida is adapted from Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera.
What awards did Frida win?
Frida won 4 awards from 16 nominations, including Makeup at the Oscars 2003.
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