Robot and Frank (2012)

100% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
98% want to see it
(136 ratings)

Robot and Frank is a buddy caper. Set in the near future, aging curmudgeon and retired jewel thief Frank (Frank Langella) lives a solitary life until his son (James Marsden) installs a caretaker robot; against he and his daughter's (Liv Tyler) wishes. The robot upends Frank's lonely life -… More Robot and Frank is a buddy caper. Set in the near future, aging curmudgeon and retired jewel thief Frank (Frank Langella) lives a solitary life until his son (James Marsden) installs a caretaker robot; against he and his daughter's (Liv Tyler) wishes. The robot upends Frank's lonely life - ﬁlled only with books and a visit to his favorite librarian (Susan Sarandon) - with a strict regimen of exercise, diet and gardening. Stubborn at ﬁrst, Frank soon realizes Robot has the ability to pull of the most calculated of heists. An unlikely friendship, and crime duo, is born. -- (C) Park Pictures

Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Jake Schreier
Written By: Christopher Ford, Christopher D. Ford, Christopher Paul Ford
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Aug 24, 2012 Limited
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films

Critic Reviews

John Anderson, Variety
Debuting helmer Jake Schreier, screenwriter Christopher D. Ford and a wry and wily Frank Langella all shine in a smart, plausible and resonant film.
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
Robot & Frank reminds quirk-hardened veterans that an odd premise and big heart don't have to add up to too-precious awards bait.
Chris Bumbray, JoBlo's Movie Emporium
One of my favorite films from this year's Sundance. Frank Langella deserves serious awards buzz.
Kimberly Gadette, Doddle
Just when we think Langella's slowing down, that Frost/Nixon might have been his last leading role ... along comes this lovely, gentle film, reminding us once again of his extraordinary talent.
Ray Greene, Boxoffice Magazine
Light-fingered and charming.
Noel Murray, AV Club
Schreier elicits warm performances from Langella and Susan Sarandon, and even from his robot (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard).