Dear Frankie
2004, English. Directed by Shona Auerbach.
Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day...
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 18 May 2004
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Written by
- Andrea Gibb
- Box office
- $1.7M
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Dear Frankie: quick answers
Is Dear Frankie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Dear Frankie have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Dear Frankie on?
Dear Frankie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dear Frankie?
If you liked Dear Frankie, try Dear Dad, Like Stars on Earth, My Sister's Keeper.
Who directed Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie (2004) was directed by Shona Auerbach and stars Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone.