Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
2012 Movie
Out of catalog
Dir. Jake Schreier · United States of America · English
Friendship doesn't have an off switch
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.
"Robot and Frank were electric. The rest? Sheepish."
— Sophie Monks Kaufman
"Its irresponsibility redeems it -- it's a raspberry blown against the dying of the light."
— David Edelstein
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