Frankie Meets Jack
Frankie Meets Jack is a 2023 American romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Lawrence, written by Jen Bashian, Samantha Cope, and Joey Lawrence which is produced by Richard Switzer. The film stars Joey Lawrence, Samantha Cope, Carl McDowell, Sharayu Mahele, and Anne Heche.
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Directed by | Andrew Lawrence |
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Cinematography | Joseph R. Fitzgerald |
Edited by | Thjis Bazelmans |
Music by | David Bateman |
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Distributed by | Tubi |
Release date | February 3, 2023 |
Running time | 85 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
- Joey Lawrence as Jack Shaw
- Samantha Cope as Frankie
- Carl McDowell as Boner
- Sharayu Mahale as Melody
- Anne Heche as Katrina
- Andrew Lawrence as Nathaniel
- Brytnee Ratledge as Stacy
- Pamela Mitchell as Angela
- Madeline Grey DeFreece as Tara
- Ryan Youngwood Kim as Todd
- Zachary Gaviria as Dylan
- Mary Looram as Mary
- Joe Harkins as Harry
- Reid Perkins as Wedding Officiant
Production
Production of the film takes place in Braintree, Massachusetts from June 27 to July 13.[1]
Release
Frankie Meets Jack was released in Tubi on February 3, 2023. The film is dedicated in memory of Heche, who died before the film was released.[2]
Reception
Josh Bell from Crooked Marquee said, "Stars Lawrence and Cope, who wrote the screenplay themselves along with Jen Bashian, have minimal chemistry, and only the late Anne Heche livens things up as Frankie's roommate’s eccentric mom. Somehow, even the dog acting is bad. Grade: C-".[3]
References
- "'Frankie Meets Jack' Casting Call". Backstage. July 14, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- Juneau, Jen (February 2, 2023). "Joey Lawrence, Samantha Cope Talk Working with 'Beacon of Light' Anne Heche on One of Her Last Films". People. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- Bell, Josh (February 7, 2023). "VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week". Crooked Marquee. Retrieved March 7, 2023.