Uncle Frank

Watch: Uncle Frank

11/25/20201h 35m

Digital Release (US)

~ No one comes home without baggage. ~

Overview:

In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.

Director:

Alan Ball

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

coming out
new york city
suicide
funeral
homophobia
1970s
uncle
alcoholism
road trip
grief
interracial relationship
male homosexuality
family
death
lgbt
death of parent
uncle niece relationship
gay muslim
college professor
father son relationship
gay theme
gay relationship

Cast

Paul Bettany

~ as ~

Frank

Sophia Lillis

~ as ~

Beth

Peter Macdissi

~ as ~

Wally

Steve Zahn

~ as ~

Mike

Stephen Root

~ as ~

Daddy Mac

Judy Greer

~ as ~

Kitty

Margo Martindale

~ as ~

Mammaw

Lois Smith

~ as ~

Aunt Butch

Jane McNeill

~ as ~

Neva

Caity Brewer

~ as ~

Marcia

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Reviews (1)

Peter McGinn
Written 4 year(s) ago
9
We really enjoyed this Amazon Original movie. The nearly no-name ensemble acting cast did a credible job bringing their characters to life. I like how the father wasn’t reduced to a violent abusive monster, but rather was given a bit more depth, though still not close to a sympathetic character.

The writing was good as far as it went. By that aim mean the plot seemed to rely somewhat on stereotypical views on gay people during the 70s, leading to cliche lines and situations. Mind you, the reason cliches develop is because they are based on common themes or events.

There is a reveal looming over the story, but even if you think you see it coming, there is a twist that is rather neat. It is a nice story, a combination of coming of age and touching upon a social issue of the 70s.