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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1995): Cast & Plot

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a 1995 comedy drama directed by Marcus Cole, starring Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Basil E. Frankkweiler, Mark L. Taylor and Miriam Flynn. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Marcus Cole
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler About?

The premise of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When two siblings run away from home and hide in a museum, they become locked inside overnight. Determined to prove the existence of a rumored Michelangelo statue called “The Angel,” they explore the galleries, decipher clues, and race against time to solve the mystery before morning.

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Themes & Keywords

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  • runaway
  • museum
  • angel
  • secret
  • sculpture
  • michelangelo
  • marble
  • hiding
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  • brother sister relationship
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  • remake
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Cast & Characters

Lauren Bacall leads the cast as Mrs. Basil E. Frankkweiler, with Mark L. Taylor as Ralph Kincaid and Miriam Flynn as Evelyn Kincaid. Directed by Marcus Cole; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Marcus Cole

More films directed by Marcus Cole: Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues, Yesterday’s Children, A Song from the Heart and Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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Plot

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Plot Summary

What happens in From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 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

Claudia Kincaid is the middle child of a busy, bustling family and the spark of a quiet rebellion. She is smart, responsible, and often pressed into helping her mother around the house, but the hum of suburban life in Connecticut wears on her. yearning for something grander, she hatches a bold plan and drafts her younger brother, Jamie Kincaid, into the scheme with his handy savings from card games as their shared windfall. Together, they run away from home and head straight for New York City, toward the rowing tide of culture and memory that only the Metropolitan Museum of Art can offer.

Full summary

The whole story of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

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

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What is the name of the older sibling who drives the adventure in the film?

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler released?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was released on June 6, 1995.

Who directed From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was directed by Marcus Cole.

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Who is in the cast of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler stars Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Basil E. Frankkweiler, Mark L. Taylor as Ralph Kincaid and Miriam Flynn as Evelyn Kincaid, among 7 credited actors.

Does From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler have a post-credit scene?

No. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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