Frank

Frank

When you think you've gone far enough, go farther.

Directed by Lenny Abrahamson

Produced by Runaway Fridge Productions, Element Pictures

201495 min6.8 / 10

An introspective, whimsical exploration of artistic obsession and identity wrapped around the enigmatic figure of a masked musician, balancing humor with genuine psychological and emotional depth.

A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Frank one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 86% of films.

  • Is Frank sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Frank violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Frank end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Frank easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Frank scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Frank, and what each one shares →

Like Frank

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Frank

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Frank, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Frank, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Frank, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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