Frequency is a 2000 science-fiction film that contains elements of the time travel, thriller and alternate history film genres. It was directed by Gregory Hoblit and written by Toby Emmerich. The film stars Dennis Quaid and James Caviezel as father and son, Frank and John Sullivan respectively. It was filmed in Toronto and New York City. The film gained mostly favorable reviews following its release via DVD format on October 31, 2000. In New York City during October 1999, John Sullivan , a 36-year-old homicide detective, is still traumatized over the death of his fireman father Frank . Living... in the same house where he grew up, he discovers his father's ham radio following a breakup with his girlfriend Samantha and begins transmitting. Because of unusual aurora borealis activity, John discovers he has managed to make contact with his father exactly 30 years in the past the day before his death in a warehouse fire. Though Frank doesn't believe it is John, John is able to shout out a warning about the fire that took Frank's life. The next day as he tries to escape a burning building Frank remembers John's words and escapes safely.
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| Release date: | April 28, 2000 |
| Directed by: | Gregory Hoblit |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 118 Minutes |
| Producer: | Gregory Hoblit, Bill Carraro, Hawk Koch, Toby Emmerich |
| Editor: | David Rosenbloom |
| Music by: | Michael Kamen |
| Cinematography: | Alar Kivilo |
| Screenplay by: | Toby Emmerich |
| Estimated budget: | $31,000,000 |
| Genre: | Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy |