Dear Frankie
Synopsis
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...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dear Frankie | Official Trailer (HD) – Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer | MIRAMAXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-26
Top Cast
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Gerard Butler
The Stranger
Emily Mortimer
Lizzie
Jack McElhone
Frankie
Sharon Small
Marie
Katy Murphy
Miss MacKenzie
Jayd Johnson
Catriona
Mary Riggans
Nell
Cal MacAninch
Davey
John Kazek
Ally
Anne Marie Timoney
Janet
Andrea Gibb
Waitress
Sophie Main
Serious Girl
Elaine MacKenzie Ellis
Librarian
Rony Bridges
Post Office Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shona Auerbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Gibb
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- Dear Frankie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Inside Track, Pathé Pictures International, UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Scorpio Films, Sigma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shona Auerbach
Andrea Gibb
Alex Heffes
Shona Auerbach
Oral Norrie Ottey
Caroline Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Shona Auerbach
Director
Andrea Gibb
Screenplay
Caroline Wood
Producer
Shona Auerbach
Director of Photography
Oral Norrie Ottey
Editor
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Kernke
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Frankie
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What is Dear Frankie 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 directed Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie was directed by Shona Auerbach.
Who stars in Dear Frankie?
The principal cast of Dear Frankie includes Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, Sharon Small, Katy Murphy.
When was Dear Frankie released and how long is it?
Dear Frankie was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Dear Frankie make at the box office?
Dear Frankie grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Frankie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Frankie was composed by Alex Heffes.