Robot & Frank
Friendship doesn't have an off switch
Country
Production
Genre
Budget
$2 500 000
Box office
$3 325 038
Director
Actors
Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Peter Sarsgaard, Jeremy Strong, Jeremy Sisto, Bonnie Bentley, Dario Barosso, Rachael Ma
All actors and roles (10)
All actors and roles (10)
Scenario
Producer
Lance Acord, Galt Niederhoffer, Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Sam Bisbee, Stefan Sonnenfeld, Ann Porter, Tom Valerio, Bill Perry, Jeremy Bailer, Bob Kelman
Camera operator
Matthew J. Lloyd
Composer
Francis Farewell Starlite
Artist
Audition
Editing
Short description
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.
What's left behind the scenes
- The music performed by the band in the film was recorded live by the actors during filming.
- Filming took place in the town of Wicklow, Ireland, and in the state of New Mexico, USA.
- The film is inspired by Frank Sidebottom, but in addition, the plot was also inspired by musicians such as Daniel Johnston and Don Van Vliet (better known by the pseudonym Captain Beefheart).
- John Ronson, co-writer of the screenplay, was part of Frank Sidebottom's band, and initially, it was planned to adapt his work. However, a decision was later made to base the film on fictional events.
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