Robot and Frank

Name: Robot and Frank
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: August 17, 2012
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, Peter Sarsgaard, Susan Sarandon

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Stage 6 Films | Release Date: August 17, 2012 | PG-13

Starring: Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, Peter Sarsgaard, Susan Sarandon

Summary: Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank's son chooses a different option: against the old man's wishes, he buys Frank, a walking, talking, humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mentalSet in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank's son chooses a different option: against the old man's wishes, he buys Frank, a walking, talking, humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)… Expand

Director: Jake Schreier

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 89 min

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Mick LaSalle

Aug 23, 2012

A hard, funny and realistic movie about the future. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Aug 14, 2012

Robot and Frank succeeds where "Ted" fails because, unlike McFarlane, Schreier and Ford render the relationship between the human character and the robot in largely credible terms. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Aug 23, 2012

Everything about Robot & Frank is as unlikely as it is irresistible. Charming, playful and sly, it makes us believe that a serene automaton and a snappish human being can be best friends forever. Read full review

John Anderson

Aug 11, 2012

Debuting helmer Jake Schreier, screenwriter Christopher D. Ford and a wry and wily Frank Langella all shine in a smart, plausible and resonant film. Read full review

Dana Stevens

Aug 18, 2012

At heart, Frank & Robot is, true to its title, a buddy movie about the complicated relationship between a thief and his mechanized sidekick (a sleek, white, helmeted creature voiced with unsettling politeness by Peter Sarsgaard). But it's also a rueful and funny reflection on aging, death, parenthood, and technology. Read full review

Mike Scott

Nov 9, 2012

An enjoyable diversion, a lightweight bit of philosophizing that blends humor with the bittersweet. It won't likely stick in your memory for too terribly long. Read full review

Chris Cabin

Aug 14, 2012

Christopher D. Ford's film is nothing more than a Lifetime movie dolled up in cheap Philip K. Dick drag. Read full review

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MattJacks2003

Mar 9, 2019

This movie is so cool and entertaining to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9 of 9 users found this helpful90

Barbaramsw

Sep 3, 2012

Enjoyable from beginning to end. Great performance from Frank Langella. Finally a good movie without blood, explosions, dead people! If only there were more . . .

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eliteco3

Feb 17, 2013

Langella delivers with this top notch performance. The robot serves as a reminder of the human condition and how we all grow old. Everybody needs a friend or companion. The plot is simple but moves carefully to the climax. A fantastic movie that will have you reaching for your phone to callLangella delivers with this top notch performance. The robot serves as a reminder of the human condition and how we all grow old. Everybody needs a friend or companion. The plot is simple but moves carefully to the climax. A fantastic movie that will have you reaching for your phone to call your parents.… Expand

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MarcDoyle

Aug 25, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We were surprised to find the director of the film addressing our audience last night before it started, which was a treat. He said he wouldn't be able to stay for questions at the end, but that the answers would be Yes, No, and There's A Girl Inside the Robot. I'm actually really glad he told us that in advance because I know that would have bugged me the whole way. Frank Langella is terrific in this role, and his relationship with the robot is touching. Not sappy or over-the-top, but you feel for him. It's set in the future, but other than some video phone calls, it's not distracting. There's also a serious and excellent twist toward the end which sheds some emotional light on the family's struggles with Frank's dementia.… Expand

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geewah

Jan 14, 2021

A clever and poignant movie about ageing, technology and staying relevant. Enjoyable.

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BrianMcCritic

May 2, 2013

Robot and Frank has a lot of great comedic scenes between Frank and the robot and despite the lack of emotional connection, I would recommend seeing this film for those scenes.

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TarkaOne

Sep 7, 2012

This movie didn't seem to know where to go next. It was choppy, muddled, and tiresome. The characters were two-dimensional, the plot was tediously predictable, the humor flat. Liv Tyler was hugely irritating as the well-intentioned daughter. I'm amazed this film has garnered so manyThis movie didn't seem to know where to go next. It was choppy, muddled, and tiresome. The characters were two-dimensional, the plot was tediously predictable, the humor flat. Liv Tyler was hugely irritating as the well-intentioned daughter. I'm amazed this film has garnered so many glowing reviews. Very disappointing.… Expand

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