Frank (2014)
An aspiring musician enters the surreal world of an absurdist pop band and its enigmatic, masked leader.
A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.
How intense is Frank?
Frank has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs absurdist. Rated R.
What Frank feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalintimatesurrealmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Frank
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Frank for you?
Is Frank scary?
No. Frank is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Frank gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Frank sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Frank OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Frank?
Frank runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Frank?
Frank is streaming on Netflix, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Frank have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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