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Frances Ha

"I’m not messy, I’m busy."

2013-05-17 Comedy 1hr 26m

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

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Storyline

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

  • Released
    2013-05-17
  • Revenue
    $4,069,826
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 26m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.4
  • Production
    Scott Rudin Productions, RT Features, Pine District Pictures

Crew

Noah Baumbach
Director
Greta Gerwig
Writer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig
Frances Halladay
Mickey Sumner

Mickey Sumner
Sophie Levee
Michael Zegen

Michael Zegen
Benji
Adam Driver

Adam Driver
Lev Shapiro
Charlotte d'Amboise

Charlotte d'Amboise
Colleen
Patrick Heusinger

Patrick Heusinger
Reade "Patch" Krause
Michael Esper

Michael Esper
Dan
Grace Gummer

Grace Gummer
Rachel
Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton
Andy
Maya Kazan

Maya Kazan
Caroline
Justine Lupe

Justine Lupe
Nessa
Britta Phillips

Britta Phillips
Nadia
Juliet Rylance

Juliet Rylance
Janelle
Dean Wareham

Dean Wareham
Spencer
Hannah Dunne

Hannah Dunne
"Ask Me" Girl
Daiva Deupree

Daiva Deupree
Waitress
Isabelle McNally

Isabelle McNally
Random Girl #1
Vanessa Ray

Vanessa Ray
Random Girl #2
Lindsay Burdge

Lindsay Burdge
Dark Haired Girl
Marina Squerciati

Marina Squerciati
Waitress at Club
Christine Gerwig

Christine Gerwig
Mom
Gordon Gerwig

Gordon Gerwig
Dad
David Salem

David Salem
Christmas Guest
Isaac Salem

Isaac Salem
Christmas Guest
Anna Salem

Anna Salem
Christmas Guest
Laurie Aloisio-Salem

Laurie Aloisio-Salem
Christmas Guest
Daniel Roose

Daniel Roose
Christmas Guest
Courtney Coffin-Jensen

Courtney Coffin-Jensen
Christmas Guest
Kristine Jensen

Kristine Jensen
Christmas Guest
Doug Craft

Doug Craft
Reverend
Timothy Mickiewicz

Timothy Mickiewicz
Dentist
Tre Borden

Tre Borden
Home Friend
Connor Mickiewicz

Connor Mickiewicz
Home Friend
Laura Parker

Laura Parker
Home Friend
Serena Longley

Serena Longley
Abby
Barbara Ross English

Barbara Ross English
Dance Teacher
Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino
Chef
Ryann Shane

Ryann Shane
Crying Girl
Danish Hyder

Danish Hyder
Computer Guy
Teddy Cañez

Teddy Cañez
Security Guard
Gibson Frazier

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Catering Boss
Cindy Katz

Cindy Katz
Congresswoman
Cohlie Brocato

Cohlie Brocato
Young Man
Finnerty Steeves

Finnerty Steeves
Co-Worker
Michelle Hurst

Michelle Hurst
Theater Manager
Molly Lieber

Molly Lieber
Dance Duo
Eleanor Smith

Eleanor Smith
Dance Duo
Alex Moore

Alex Moore
Lighting Technician

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Frances Ha
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A Review by MaxTyrone 10

Written by MaxTyrone on 2017-03-20

I sometimes equate this movie to waking up from a satisfactory sleep with the perfect amount of alcohol in the good ol' intestines, slowly c... read more

I sometimes equate this movie to waking up from a satisfactory sleep with the perfect amount of alcohol in the good ol' intestines, slowly coming to the realization that you have shit to do, responsibilities to attend, new lies to create, new truths to discover. We find Frances in a similar state at the beginning of the film, though she has yet realized the consequences of her actions. When her best friend, Sophie, decides to move out and pursue other goals, Frances initially ruminates in their apartment alone. Having broken-up with a boyfriend over her refusal to live with him, Frances bounces between living arrangements. For most of this film, all of Frances' decisions seem terminal, as she can never settle in one place - whether it be at Benji and Miles' bachelor pad, France, her parents' house in California, or a dorm at her old university; this coupled with her unfulfilling job as an extra dancer in her company. She soon abandons everything in the interim of Sophie's engagement and move to Japan. For a comedy, the movie has a sadness to it that is inescapable, sadness due to the fact that throughout much of the movie, Frances is alone. The friends she makes come and go, not because she lacks the ability to keep them, but because of the turnstile nature of life. The paths she takes lack a certain introspection and responsibility. Benji's date even points out the superficial economic implications of using a credit card to travel to Paris for the weekend, whereas Frances is more concerned with reading Proust. She ultimately has to face the question of identity in a nomadic lifestyle, and decide between instability and control. It is this viewer's opinion that _Frances Ha_ reaches a conclusion located somewhere in the middle - in that gray area on a drunken night where the room spins around the bed, and the only reprieve is a foot placed on the floor.

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A Review by TitanGusang 7

Written by TitanGusang on 2023-05-15

Frances Ha worked really well for me. The performance from Greta Gerwig was brilliant, she carried the film. There is a perfect balance of q... read more

Frances Ha worked really well for me. The performance from Greta Gerwig was brilliant, she carried the film. There is a perfect balance of quirky comedy and heartbreaking drama. I was giggling and tearing up constantly at the journey of Frances. But the overall story was a great ride that ends with such a satisfying conclusion. It is a fantastic feel-good story about self-discovery and perseverance. Noah Baumbach is not one of my favorite directors, but this was definitely a hit for me. Score: 75% Verdict: Good

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A Review by MaxTyrone

I sometimes equate this movie to waking up from a satisfactory sleep with the perfect amount of alcohol in the good ol' intestines, slowly coming to the realization that you have shit to do, responsibilities to attend, new lies to create, n...

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A Review by MaxTyrone 10

Written by MaxTyrone on 2017-03-20

I sometimes equate this movie to waking up from a satisfactory sleep with the perfect amount of alcohol in the good ol' intestines, slowly coming to the realization that you have shit to do, responsib...

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A Review by TitanGusang 7

Written by TitanGusang on 2023-05-15

Frances Ha worked really well for me. The performance from Greta Gerwig was brilliant, she carried the film. There is a perfect balance of quirky comedy and heartbreaking drama. I was giggling and tea...

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