Dear Frankie
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...
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Dear Frankie | Official Trailer (HD) – Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer | MIRAMAX
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Frequently asked questions about Dear Frankie
Where can I watch Dear Frankie in the United States?
Dear Frankie is available to stream on Kanopy and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Dear Frankie for free?
Dear Frankie streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie stars Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, Sharon Small, and Katy Murphy. Shona Auerbach is the director.
How long is Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
When did Dear Frankie come out?
Dear Frankie was released on May 18, 2004.
Which studio made Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie was produced by Inside Track, Pathé Pictures International, and UK Film Council in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
How much did Dear Frankie make at the box office?
Dear Frankie grossed $1,656,829 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.