# Uncle Frank (2020)

> A teenage niece joins her closeted professor uncle on a grief-stricken journey that forces a conservative family to confront love, secrecy, and old wounds.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/446068

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Alan Ball
- Cast: Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi, Steve Zahn, Stephen Root, Judy Greer, Margo Martindale, Lois Smith
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11327514/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, sincere, bittersweet, reflective evening, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of family bonds and self-acceptance set against a turbulent backdrop.

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