Paul BettanyFrank
Sophia LillisBeth
Peter MacdissiWally
Steve ZahnMike
Stephen RootDaddy Mac
Judy GreerKitty
Margo MartindaleMammaw
Lois SmithAunt Butch
Jane McNeillNeva
Caity BrewerMarcia
Cole Doman16-Year-Old Frank
Michael Perez16-Year-Old Sam
Hannah BlackJanisWhy it may be worth watching
- Uncle Frank combines Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.3/10 from 465 votes.
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Uncle Frank
No one comes home without baggage.
In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.
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Themes and topics
coming outnew york citysuicidefuneralhomophobia1970sunclealcoholism
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Peter McGinnExternal review ·
We really enjoyed this Amazon Original movie. The nearly no-name ensemble acting cast did a credible job bringing their characters to life. I like how the father wasn’t reduced to a violent abusive monster, but rather was given a bit more depth, though still not close to a sympathetic character.
The writing was good as far as it went. By that aim mean the plot seemed to rely somewhat on stereotypical views on gay people during the 70s, leading to cliche lines and situations. Mind you, the reason cliches develop is because they are based on common the…
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We really enjoyed this Amazon Original movie. The nearly no-name ensemble acting cast did a credible job bringing their characters to life. I like how the father wasn’t reduced to a violent abusive monster, but rather was given a bit more depth, though still not close to a sympathetic character.
The writing was good as far as it went. By that aim mean the plot seemed to rely somewhat on stereotypical views on gay people during the 70s, leading to cliche lines and situations. Mind you, the reason cliches develop is because they are based on common themes or events.
There is a reveal looming over the story, but even if you think you see it coming, there is a twist that is rather neat. It is a nice story, a combination of coming of age and touching upon a social issue of the 70s.
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