Frequency
The future is listening.
Directed by Gregory Hoblit
Produced by New Line Cinema
A time-travel thriller centered on a son's desperate attempt to save his father's life, balancing family warmth against the dark consequences of altering the past.
When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.
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Is Frequency one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.
Is Frequency sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Frequency violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does Frequency end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Frequency easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Frequency scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Frequency, and what each one shares →
Like Frequency
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Frequency
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Frequency, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Frequency, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Frequency, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
