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Frequency

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What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? What would it be? For John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel), there is no question. He would undo the events of October 12, 1969, when the out-of-control Buxton fire took the life of his father (Dennis Quaid), a heroic firefighter. Now John may get exactly what he wished for -- and much more than he bargained for.
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Critics Consensus

A tight blend of surprises and suspense keeps audiences spellbound.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/24/2010
4/5
Scary, tense, grisly mystery-thriller. Go to Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 06/06/2007
Quaid's buoyant earnestness complements the stunning, low-key performance by Caviezel, whose close-ups give new meaning to the idea that still waters run deep. Go to Full Review Nick Funnell Time Out 01/26/2006
This ambitious but frustrating timeshift thriller never quite manages to jam together two distinct stories. Go to Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation 02/15/2021
3/5
Frequency attempts to ground its subject matter in a level of humanity. The message is simple: you *can* go home again. Go to Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending 09/05/2019
2.5/5
A film that works for virtually all of its running time on a scene-by-scene basis, but also completely fails to work as a holistic object. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 08/15/2016
3.5/4
It's an appealingly out-there premise that's employed to perpetually captivating effect by filmmaker Gregory Hoblit... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Carlos I @carlosFibarra Jan 13 Frequency is such a cool, unique twist on a time travel story, eschewing typical sci-fi tropes for a grounded, emotional connection through an old ham radio. By blending intense thriller aspects, with a deeply moving family drama, the film truly offers a bit of everything. It manages to be both a pulse-pounding mystery and a heartwarming exploration of the bond between a father and son, making it a standout genre-bender that feels as personal as it is thrilling. See more Dean S. @DeanDFW Jan 2 Very enjoyable: good story, you might just tear up too. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Jan 1 Father and son get reunited over a ham radio - and son (Caviezel) gets to guide dad to prevent his own death and the murders of others. See more David A Dec 29 Surprising, moving, and thrilling father and son heroic story. Impressive complexity of writinng that was before its time. See more Traci F @Trace922 Dec 15 Such a good movie and Time will spent watching it. Love the interaction between the father and the son. See more Zach J. @Jenkins158 Dec 14 6/10 See more Read all reviews
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Gregory Hoblit

Director

Dennis Quaid

Frank Sullivan

Jim Caviezel

John Sullivan

Andre Braugher

Satch DeLeon

Elizabeth Mitchell

Julia Sullivan

Noah Emmerich

Gordo Hersch

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Elizabeth Mitchell and Andre Braugher in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid and Andre Braugher in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid and Daniel Henson in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid as Frank Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid as firefighter Frank Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Noah Emmerich, Michael Cera and James Caviezel in New Line's Frequency Gregory Hoblit is the director of New Line's Frequency James Caviezel as John Sullivan in New Line's Frequency James Caviezel as John Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Elizabeth Mitchell and Dennis Quaid in New Line's Frequency View more photos

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Synopsis What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? What would it be? For John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel), there is no question. He would undo the events of October 12, 1969, when the out-of-control Buxton fire took the life of his father (Dennis Quaid), a heroic firefighter. Now John may get exactly what he wished for -- and much more than he bargained for.
Director
Gregory Hoblit
Producer
Bill Carraro, Toby Emmerich, Gregory Hoblit, Hawk Koch
Screenwriter
Toby Emmerich
Distributor
New Line Cinema, New Line Home Video [us]
Production Co
New Line Cinema
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Violence|Disturbing Images)
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 28, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.0M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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