Robot & Frank
“Friendship doesn't have an off switch”
Synopsis
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
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Robot & Frank Official Trailer 2012 HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-03
Top Cast
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Frank Langella
Frank
Liv Tyler
Madison
James Marsden
Hunter
Susan Sarandon
Jennifer
Peter Sarsgaard
Robot (voice)
Jeremy Strong
Jake
Jeremy Sisto
Sheriff Rowlings
Bonnie Bentley
Ava
Dario Barosso
Flattop
Rachael Ma
Robot
Joshua Ormond
Freckles
Katherine Waterston
Shopgirl
Jesse Newman
Reception Guest
Ana Gasteyer
Shoplady
Dana Morgan
Additional Robot
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$825K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jake Schreier
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Ford
- Original Score
- Francis Farewell Starlite
- Original Title
- Robot & Frank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Park Pictures Features, TBB, Dog Run Pictures, White Hat Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Stage 6 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jake Schreier
Christopher Ford
Francis Farewell Starlite
Matthew J. Lloyd
Lance Acord, Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Sam Bisbee, Galt Niederhoffer, Jeremy Bailer
Department Leadership Roster
Jake Schreier
Director
Lance Acord
Producer
Erika Munro
Costume Design
Christopher Ford
Screenplay
Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Producer
Sam Bisbee
Producer
Matthew J. Lloyd
Director of Photography
Galt Niederhoffer
Producer
Francis Farewell Starlite
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robot & Frank
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Robot & Frank about?
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
Who directed Robot & Frank?
Robot & Frank was directed by Jake Schreier.
Who stars in Robot & Frank?
The principal cast of Robot & Frank includes Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Peter Sarsgaard.
When was Robot & Frank released and how long is it?
Robot & Frank was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Robot & Frank?
Robot & Frank had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Robot & Frank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robot & Frank was composed by Francis Farewell Starlite.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Robot & Frank?
Robot & Frank holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).