Uncle Frank: A Heartwarming Tale of Family and Love Starring Paul Bettany
Uncle Frank is a 2020 American comedy-drama starring Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis. From the Academy Award-winning director of Boys Don’t Cry, this movie is sure to pull at your heartstrings and make you laugh along the way. Uncle Frank follows a young woman’s journey as she discovers her family’s secrets and learns to love them unconditionally. With stellar performances by Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis, this feel-good drama will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
The story starts off with Frank Bledsoe (Paul Bettany) living in New York City and trying to avoid his family back home in South Carolina. When his father (Stephen Root) dies suddenly, Frank must go back home for the funeral. As he reconnects with his estranged family, Frank confronts some dark secrets from the past and learns about the kind of man his father was. Along the way, he finds solace in his niece Beth (Sophia Lillis), who helps him come to terms with himself and his family. Together they set out on a road trip that ultimately leads them to forgiveness and redemption.