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Being Frank

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While celebrating spring break, 17-year-old Phil is shocked to see his father with another woman across state lines. His life gets turned upside down even more when he learns that good old dad actually has an entirely different family living in town.
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Critics Consensus

Being Frank suggests Jim Gaffigan may have a real future as a dramatic actor -- if only he's offered projects that don't suffer from so much wasted potential.

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Jamie Ludwig Chicago Reader 03/20/2020
Sure there are some laughs in this dark comedy, but frankly it's a story about an ordinary man who lies to the people he loves and teaches his son to do the same. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 06/21/2019
3/4
What a jerk. But what an interesting jerk to be at the center of a quirky and entertaining deadpan comedy/drama. Go to Full Review Pat Padua Washington Post 06/18/2019
2/4
Unfortunately, in the filmmaker's narrative-feature debut, she takes the theme of betrayal and turns it into fodder for a sitcom, and not a particularly funny one at that. Go to Full Review Charles Koplinski Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam 11/20/2020
2.5/4.0
Jim Gaffigan shows us he can do both comedy and drama in this crazy film about lies begetting lies and the love a child for his father. Go to Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 07/14/2020
3.5/4
The movie blends humor with tragedy in a way that makes for both a wonderful profile of a gifted, misunderstood genius and a cautionary tale about being careful what you wish for in the world of the famous. Go to Full Review Josh Goller Spectrum Culture 07/16/2019
2.5/5
Being Frank threatens to sink under the weight of life-altering deception played for laughs. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Megan D @filmfinatic Sep 9 This movie was casted really well and the plot was fantastic, I loved the 90s setting. It could have had more funny scenes but it’s worth a watch especially if you like Jim Gaffigans stand up. See more Cork B @RT87142816 08/30/2023 I don't really fault the cast here, I think they did a good job with the material presented. But geez, this is such a messed up premise for a comedy. See more Joy B @RT75016705 08/20/2023 Unbelievable plot but I stayed awake. I was mostly disturbed by what the father was teaching the son and how the son was suddenly fully bought in by the end. It just didn't make sense to me but I watched it. See more 02/20/2021 Can't believe this only grossed 65k at the box office, this is an awesomely entertaining movie with talented actors. Really enjoyed the entire movie with plenty of drama and comedy, yet still relevant enough to believe the story line could have been a real story. See more 01/18/2021 Well definitely an interesting movie, It still wasn't the best See more 12/06/2020 Hilarious movie, good message. Jim's acting in this is really great. I'd watch it again! See more Read all reviews
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Miranda Bailey

Director

Jim Gaffigan

Frank

Anna Gunn

Laura

Samantha Mathis

Bonnie

Alex Karpovsky

Ross

Logan Miller

Phillip

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Movie Info

Synopsis While celebrating spring break, 17-year-old Phil is shocked to see his father with another woman across state lines. His life gets turned upside down even more when he learns that good old dad actually has an entirely different family living in town.
Director
Miranda Bailey
Producer
Miranda Bailey, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Amanda Marshall
Screenwriter
Glen Lakin
Distributor
The Film Arcade
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment, Cold Iron Pictures
Rating
R (Drug Use|Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 14, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$65.4K
Runtime
1h 49m
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