Dear Frankie (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2004, Dear Frankie is a drama and family film directed by Shona Auerbach, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day...
Who’s in it. Dear Frankie stars Gerard Butler as The Stranger, Emily Mortimer as Lizzie, Jack McElhone as Frankie and Sharon Small as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dear Frankie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Frankie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Frankie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Frankie (2004)?
- In US, Dear Frankie is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear Frankie worth watching?
- Dear Frankie holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dear Frankie?
- Dear Frankie stars Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, Sharon Small and Katy Murphy.
- When was Dear Frankie released?
- Dear Frankie was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.