• Director(s)

    Darren Thornton

  • Production Year

    2007

  • Genre(s)

    Drama

  • Approx. running minutes

    12m

  • Cast

    Ryan Andrews, Liam Barton, Una O' Brien

Film

Frankie

very strong language

In this Irish short film drama from 2007, a fifteen-year-old boy who is about to become a father reflects on the roles played by the men in his dysfunctional family and wider local community who have had the same responsibility.…

In this Irish short film drama from 2007, a fifteen-year-old boy who is about to become a father reflects on the roles played by the men in his dysfunctional family and wider local community who have had the same responsibility.

language
There is very strong language ('c**t') and strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms such as 'shit', 'bastard' and 'Jesus'. There are also rude middle finger gestures and a use of discriminatory language ('retard').
additional issues
A teenage boy recalls, in undetailed terms, being beaten by the father of a girl when he found out she was pregnant with their child. The boy is also seen shoplifting.

  • Director(s)

    Darren Thornton

  • Production Year

    2007

  • Genre(s)

    Drama

  • Approx. running minutes

    12m

  • Cast

    Ryan Andrews, Liam Barton, Una O' Brien

very strong language
Classified Date:
11/04/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BFI Video
language
There is very strong language ('c**t') and strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms such as 'shit', 'bastard' and 'Jesus'. There are also rude middle finger gestures and a use of discriminatory language ('retard').
additional issues
A teenage boy recalls, in undetailed terms, being beaten by the father of a girl when he found out she was pregnant with their child. The boy is also seen shoplifting.

  • Classified date

    11/04/2025

  • Language

    English