

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 HM…
Dear Frankie (2004) is a drama and family film directed by Shona Auerbach. It stars Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, and Jack McElhone. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 226 votes.

Gerard Butler
The Stranger

Emily Mortimer
Lizzie

Jack McElhone
Frankie

Sharon Small
Marie

Katy Murphy
Miss MacKenzie

Jayd Johnson
Catriona

Mary Riggans
Nell

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Dear Frankie stars Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, and Sharon Small, and was directed by Shona Auerbach.
Dear Frankie has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Dear Frankie was released in 2004.
Dear Frankie is a drama and family film.
Dear Frankie holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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