My Mother Frank

My Mother Frank

2000 · 95 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

When a meddlesome mother enrolls in university with her son, old and new worlds collide with awesome consequences.

Directed by Mark Lamprell · Written by Mark Lamprell

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Sinéad Cusack Frances 'Frank' Kennedy
Sam Neill Professor Mortlock
Matthew Newton David Kennedy
Rose Byrne Jenny
Sacha Horler Margaret
Celia Ireland Peggy
Lynette Curran Jean
Melissa Jaffer Sister Sebastian
Joan Lord Sister Bernadette
Nic Bishop Mick
Deborah Kennedy Receptionist
Hayley McElhinney Francine

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4h 38m together

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