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Frequency

“The future is listening.”

2000 · 1 h 58 min
Directed by Gregory Hoblit · USA · American Independent Cinema
Sci-FiCrimeThriller

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Cast

Dennis Quaid Jim Caviezel Shawn Doyle Elizabeth Mitchell Andre Braugher Noah Emmerich

Credits

Written by: Toby Emmerich

Plot

When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.

Sinekatalog’s take

A man talks to his late father across decades by radio, changing history and endangering lives. The time-bending premise is gripping, with an emotional father-son core. Slightly contrived but absorbing and heartfelt.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (125,514 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 70%
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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