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Robot & Frank (2012)

Sci-Fi Comedy
Rated PG-13
90 min.
Release Date
August 24, 2012 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
February 12, 2013 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Jake Schreier
Writer
Christopher Ford
Cast
Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Peter Sarsgaard, Jeremy Sisto, Jeremy Strong
Running Time
90 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some language

"Robot & Frank," the feature film debut of commercial director Jake Schreier, was a festival favorite at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival where it world premiered and was co-winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize.

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... Full synopsis »

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Ah, the classic story of an old man and his friend robot. A tried and true tale that has been told through the centuries. And even yet, Robot & Frank is a surprisingly endearing drama-comedy about two unlikely friends, starring Frank Langella and the voice of Peter Sarsgaard. Full movie review »
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