F.R.E.D.I.

"The best friend ever built"

2018 1h 29m EN

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★5.9TMDB · 66★5IMDB · 1,207

Science FictionFamilyAdventure

Synopsis

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An intelligent, lovable robot known as "F.R.E.D.I." is stolen from a secret research facility by the project's lead scientist. The robot is found by a 15 year old teenager, James. Soon the two begin to communicate and create a bond in which F.R.E.D.I. learns about teenage life and James learns about some new values.

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Cast

Candace Cameron Bure
F.R.E.D.I. (voice)
Lucius Hoyos
James Nash
Reid Miller
Danny
Casimere Jollette
Natalie
Chloe Lukasiak
Mallory
Angus Macfadyen
Grant
Christina Cox
Williams
Tyler Christopher
Randy Nash

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sean Olson
Writers: Garrett Brawith, Sean Olson, Johnny Remo
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Directed by Sean Olson, shot by Isaac Alongi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sean Olson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Candace Cameron Bure and Lucius Hoyos and Reid Miller carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The best friend ever built".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6146590 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 66 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sean Olson directs. Isaac Alongi behind the camera. Sean Olson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Directed by Sean Olson, shot by Isaac Alongi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Sean Olson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Candace Cameron Bure and Lucius Hoyos and Reid Miller carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The best friend ever built".
7IMDB entry: tt6146590 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 66 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.