Uncle Frank (2020)

Uncle Frank (2020)

An easy road-trip movie with an abundance of heart

7.9

Movie

United States of America
Arabic, English
Drama
2020
ALAN BALL
Banks Repeta, Britt Rentschler, Burgess Jenkins
95 min

What it's about

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.

The take

You’ll recognize more than a few faces in Uncle Frank. There are no mega-stars but the caliber of acting in this 70s story is truly impressive.

Beth is an 18-year-old in rural South Carolina who grew up admiring the family member she could relate to the most: her uncle, a college professor living in New York.

When she finishes high-school, she makes the move to the city her beloved uncle told her so much about. Once there, she discovers that he has been living a double life which he kept a secret from the family.

This is the perfect holiday movie for those looking for a story that’s not about the actual holidays. It’s sweet, often funny, and packs a heartfelt and genuine story without being too predictable.

Comments

A light hearted rom-com involving a decision that can/ cannot be traumatic for people.

It picks the former & follows on it beautifully :)⚡

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