Frailty (2002) movie poster

Frailty (2002)

"No soul is safe."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 69% (RT: 74%, MC: 64) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America, Germany
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (1,287 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metacritic
64
Cast
Bill Paxton as Dad Meiks
Powers Boothe as FBI Agent Wesley Doyle
Matt O'Leary as Young Fenton
Jeremy Sumpter as Young Adam
Luke Askew as Sheriff Smalls
Levi Kreis as Fenton Meiks
Derk Cheetwood as Agent Griffin Hull
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,287 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 69%.
Overview
A mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to kill people who were in fact "demons." Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Frailty was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Frailty is a 2002 drama, thriller, crime film directed by Bill Paxton. A mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to kill people who were in fact "demons.". The film has been rated by 1,287 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Frailty delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Frailty (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

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Ethan Hawke and Jude Law brought human frailty to the polished sci-fi of 'Gattaca'
Top comment: "My biology teacher in highschool showed us this for class. Back then I thought it was a rather odd..."
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Frailty 2001, starring and directed by Bill Paxton, with Matthew McConaughey is a very under appreciated movie.
I remember seeing this in theaters because the movie I wanted to see was sold out, and I remember leaving being super happy we chose to see it. I... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "This is definitely one of my favorite serial killer movies in recent memory."
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