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Robot & Frank

Friendship doesn't have an off switch

6.9(1,171)

Released:August 24, 2012

Runtime:1h 29m

Status:Released

Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.

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Cast

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Frank

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

Madison

James Marsden

James Marsden

Hunter

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Jennifer

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Robot (voice)

Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong

Jake

Jeremy Sisto

Jeremy Sisto

Sheriff Rowlings

Bonnie Bentley

Bonnie Bentley

Ava

Dario Barosso

Dario Barosso

Flattop

Rachael Ma

Rachael Ma

Robot

Joshua Ormond

Freckles

Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston

Shopgirl

Jesse Newman

Reception Guest

Ana Gasteyer

Ana Gasteyer

Shoplady

Dana Morgan

Additional Robot

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Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.

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