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Uncle Frank( 2020)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Paul Bettany

      Frank

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      Sophia Lillis

      Beth

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      Peter Macdissi

      Wally

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      Steve Zahn

      Mike

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      Stephen Root

      Daddy Mac

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      Judy Greer

      Kitty

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      Margo Martindale

      Mammaw

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      Lois Smith

      Aunt Butch

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      Jane McNeill

      Neva

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      Caity Brewer

      Marcia

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      Cole Doman

      16-year-old Frank

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      Michael Perez

      16-year-old Sam

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      Hannah Black

      Janis

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      Banks Repeta

      11-year-old Bullet

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      Burgess Jenkins

      Beau

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      Colton Ryan

      Bruce

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      Britt Rentschler

      Charlotte

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      Christopher Speed

      Bernard

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      Voltaire Colin Council

      Mechanic

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      Zach Strum

      Tee Dub

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Peter McGinn

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    Written by Peter McGinn on Sun Jan 24 2021
    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 loomin...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • 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