Robot and Frank (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Robot and Frank is a 2012 sci-fi drama directed by Jake Schreier, starring Frank Langella, Peter Sarsgaard and Susan Sarandon. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $4.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Jake Schreier
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Stage 6 Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Robot and Frank About?
The premise of Robot and Frank without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the near future, a former cat burglar named Frank is struggling with his independence and the possibility of needing care. His son decides against a nursing home, instead purchasing a humanoid robot to assist Frank physically and mentally. The unlikely pair forms a unique and heartwarming bond as the robot helps Frank rediscover purpose and, surprisingly, a return to his old habits.
Robot and Frank Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- burglary
- robot
- dementia
- thief
- safecracker
- unlikely criminal
- career criminal
- robot human relationship
- actor shares first name with character
- former thief
- robot sci fi
- caper crime
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- scene during opening credits
- voice recognition
- video call
- memory loss
- weekly event
- comedy drama satire
- mental deterioration
- attorney
- sheriff
- robot companion
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- holographic memory unit
- buddy comedy
- crime drama
- second story man
- reference to don quixote
- female humanitarian
- party
- reading glasses
- yuppie couple
- loose diamonds
- earrings as a gift
- self destruct announcement
- self destruct countdown
- reset button
- on off switch
- passing a note
- artificial intelligence
- near future
- elderly protagonist
- home safe
- daughter visiting
- rare book
- aging
- alzheimer's patient
- alzheimer's disease
- home nurse
- healthcare worker
Robot and Frank Cast
Frank Langella leads the cast, with Peter Sarsgaard and Susan Sarandon. Directed by Jake Schreier; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jake Schreier
More from Jake Schreier
More films directed by Jake Schreier, best-rated first: Thunderbolts*, Paper Towns, We Cry Together and Chance the Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring World.
Robot and Frank Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Robot and Frank 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
22 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Robot and Frank Plot Summary
What happens in Robot and Frank from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in a not-so-distant future, Frank (played by Frank Langella), an aging ex-convict and thief, finds himself grappling with significant mental decline and dementia while living alone. His son, Hunter (portrayed by James Marsden), a busy attorney with his own family, feels the weight of his weekly visits to Frank’s home and is increasingly anxious about the idea of placing his father in a permanent care facility. To avert this, Hunter purchases a robot companion, voiced by Peter Sarsgaard, designed specifically to offer Frank therapeutic support through a structured daily routine, along with cognitive-enhancing activities, like gardening.
Full summary
The whole story of Robot and Frank, scene by scene
Robot and Frank Box Office
Robot and Frank grossed $4.8 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.8M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
- International
- $1.5M
Robot and Frank Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Robot and Frank.
How Well Do You Know Robot and Frank?
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 Frank's main health issue?
Cars in Robot and Frank
7 cars on screen, including the 2012 Audi A7 C7 and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1983 GMC Vandura Minor role -
2012 Hyundai Veloster Minor role
Robot and Frank Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Robot y Frank” and “A robot és Frank”.
- Also known as
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- Robot y Frank
- A robot és Frank
- Frank e o Robô
- Robô e Frank
- Robot u'Frank
- Un amigo para Frank
- Робот и Фрэнк
- Robot und Frank
- Robot & Frank - Zwei diebische Komplizen
- 我的機械人老友
- 机器人与法兰克
- 机器人与弗兰克
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- Robot és Frank
- Robot a Frank
- Robot i Frank
- רובוט ופרנק
- Ο Φρανκ και το Ρομπότ
- Un amic per a en Frank
- Robotul și Frank
- Робот і Френк
- Роботът и Франк
- Robots un Frenks
- 로봇 앤 프랭크
- Robot in Frank
- 素敵な相棒 フランクじいさんとロボットヘルパー
- 機器人與法蘭克
- Frank Y El Robot
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Robot and Frank FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Robot and Frank, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Robot and Frank?
Robot and Frank runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Robot and Frank released?
Robot and Frank was released on August 17, 2012.
Who directed Robot and Frank?
Robot and Frank was directed by Jake Schreier.
More films by Jake Schreier Who is in the cast of Robot and Frank?
Robot and Frank stars Frank Langella, Peter Sarsgaard and Susan Sarandon, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Robot and Frank make at the box office?
Robot and Frank grossed $4.8 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $1.5 million international).
How is Robot and Frank rated?
Robot and Frank has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Robot and Frank have a post-credit scene?
No. Robot and Frank has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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