Robot & Frank by Vj Junior

England

89 min

2012

Frank Langella Katherine Waterston Rachael Ma Dario Barosso Bonnie Bentley Jeremy Sisto Jeremy Strong Peter Sarsgaard Susan Sarandon James Marsden Liv Tyler Ana Gasteyer

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.