Where to watch Dear Frankie (2004)
Yes — Dear Frankie is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day...
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Dear Frankie — common questions
- Can I watch Dear Frankie for free?
- Yes. Dear Frankie is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Hoopla. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Dear Frankie on Netflix?
- No. Dear Frankie is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Dear Frankie without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is Dear Frankie?
- Dear Frankie runs 105 minutes.
