To Be Frank
Synopsis
Frank Paine, is a 73-year-old South Bay icon and humble local legend whose life orbits around a two-block stretch of beach. His unforgettable mustache and magnetic spirit are what most first notice, but Frank’s layers expose a depth that might answer some questions that surfers continually ask themselves. Surfing, which, for some, becomes lost in isolation, is made whole again with Frank.
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- Director
- Anna Wilder Burns
- Original Title
- To Be Frank
- Release Date
- 12/09/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
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Anna Wilder Burns
Anna Wilder Burns
Morgan Sliff
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Morgan Sliff
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Anna Wilder Burns
Director
Anna Wilder Burns
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What is To Be Frank about?
Frank Paine, is a 73-year-old South Bay icon and humble local legend whose life orbits around a two-block stretch of beach. His unforgettable mustache and magnetic spirit are what most first notice, but Frank’s layers expose a depth that might answer some questions that surfers continually ask themselves. Surfing, which, for some, becomes lost in isolation, is made whole again with Frank.
Who directed To Be Frank?
To Be Frank was directed by Anna Wilder Burns.
Who stars in To Be Frank?
The principal cast of To Be Frank includes Frank Paine.
When was To Be Frank released and how long is it?
To Be Frank was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 11m.