Frequency (2000)
A son’s desperate call to the past creates a ripple of brutal crimes and a bittersweet fight for the future.
When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.
How intense is Frequency?
Frequency is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Frequency feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulmelancholyheartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Frequency
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Is Frequency for you?
Is Frequency scary?
Only a little. Frequency has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Frequency gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Frequency sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Frequency OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Frequency?
Frequency runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Frequency?
Frequency is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi.
Does Frequency have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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