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Uncle Frank

"No one comes home without baggage."

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 Cast

  • Paul Bettany

    Paul Bettany

    Frank

  • Sophia Lillis

    Sophia Lillis

    Beth

  • Peter Macdissi

    Peter Macdissi

    Wally

  • Steve Zahn

    Steve Zahn

    Mike

  • Stephen Root

    Stephen Root

    Daddy Mac

  • Judy Greer

    Judy Greer

    Kitty

  • Margo Martindale

    Margo Martindale

    Mammaw

  • Lois Smith

    Lois Smith

    Aunt Butch

  • Jane McNeill

    Jane McNeill

    Neva

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.

Rating

7.3 / 10
443 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Peter McGinn
    Peter McGinn
    9 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 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.

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