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Frequency

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What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? What would it be? For John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel), there is no question. He would undo the events of October 12, 1969, when the out-of-control Buxton fire took the life of his father (Dennis Quaid), a heroic firefighter. Now John may get exactly what he wished for -- and much more than he bargained for.
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Critics Consensus

A tight blend of surprises and suspense keeps audiences spellbound.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 24, 2010
4/5
Scary, tense, grisly mystery-thriller. Go to Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Jun 6, 2007
Quaid's buoyant earnestness complements the stunning, low-key performance by Caviezel, whose close-ups give new meaning to the idea that still waters run deep. Go to Full Review Nick Funnell Time Out Jan 26, 2006
This ambitious but frustrating timeshift thriller never quite manages to jam together two distinct stories. Go to Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation Feb 15, 2021
3/5
Frequency attempts to ground its subject matter in a level of humanity. The message is simple: you *can* go home again. Go to Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending Sep 5, 2019
2.5/5
A film that works for virtually all of its running time on a scene-by-scene basis, but also completely fails to work as a holistic object. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Aug 15, 2016
3.5/4
It's an appealingly out-there premise that's employed to perpetually captivating effect by filmmaker Gregory Hoblit... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 23, 2026 This movie is a *4* star Movie! See more Farah R @Farah Aug 27, 2026 A twist on the time-travel concept makes Frequency a brilliant film that successfully blends crime-thriller and sci-fi elements. The performances were amazing, making it much easier to suspend disbelief and fully immerse myself in the story. I also love that the film incorporates emotional moments, which give it a heartfelt quality and make it more than just another forgettable thriller. See more Phillip H @RT58181597 Aug 8, 2026 Such a great movie. Great story. A must see See more M F. @Jayf901 May 23, 2026 I was able to suspend reality for a few and then just enjoy the concept. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 May 15, 2026 For the most part it’s a solid butterfly affect/crime hybrid film but the ending is logically ludicrous and the whole premise is problematically myopic. Watched on DVD. See more JM H @JMH9999 May 14, 2026 Took time travel and made something new and creative with it. Wonderful film. See more Read all reviews
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Gregory Hoblit

Director

Dennis Quaid

Frank Sullivan

Jim Caviezel

John Sullivan

Andre Braugher

Satch DeLeon

Elizabeth Mitchell

Julia Sullivan

Noah Emmerich

Gordo Hersch

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Frequency

Elizabeth Mitchell and Andre Braugher in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid and Andre Braugher in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid and Daniel Henson in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid as Frank Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Dennis Quaid as firefighter Frank Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Noah Emmerich, Michael Cera and James Caviezel in New Line's Frequency Gregory Hoblit is the director of New Line's Frequency James Caviezel as John Sullivan in New Line's Frequency James Caviezel as John Sullivan in New Line's Frequency Elizabeth Mitchell and Dennis Quaid in New Line's Frequency View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? What would it be? For John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel), there is no question. He would undo the events of October 12, 1969, when the out-of-control Buxton fire took the life of his father (Dennis Quaid), a heroic firefighter. Now John may get exactly what he wished for -- and much more than he bargained for.
Director
Gregory Hoblit
Producer
Bill Carraro, Toby Emmerich, Gregory Hoblit, Hawk Koch
Screenwriter
Toby Emmerich
Distributor
New Line Cinema, New Line Home Video [us]
Production Co
New Line Cinema
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Violence|Disturbing Images)
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 28, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.0M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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