Uncle Frank (2020)
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.
Director: Alan Ball
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 25, 2020
Cast
- Paul Bettany - Frank
- Sophia Lillis - Beth
- Peter Macdissi - Wally
- Steve Zahn - Mike
- Stephen Root - Daddy Mac
- Judy Greer - Kitty
- Margo Martindale - Mammaw
- Lois Smith - Aunt Butch
- Jane McNeill - Neva
- Caity Brewer - Marcia
Screenplay
Music: Nathan Barr
Cinematography: Khalid Mohtaseb
Production: Your Face Goes Here Entertainment, Miramax, COTA Films, Parts & Labor
Country: United States of America
Language: English, العربية
Original Language: en
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
coming out, new york city, suicide, funeral, homophobia, 1970s, uncle, alcoholism, road trip, grief, interracial relationship, male homosexuality, family, death, lgbt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Uncle Frank about?
- 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.
- Who directed Uncle Frank?
- Uncle Frank was directed by Alan Ball.
- Who stars in Uncle Frank?
- Uncle Frank stars Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi, Steve Zahn, Stephen Root, Judy Greer.
- How long is Uncle Frank?
- Uncle Frank has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Uncle Frank?
- Uncle Frank is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Uncle Frank produced?
- Uncle Frank was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Uncle Frank?
- The themes of Uncle Frank include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.