

Frances Ha
2013-05-17 · 86 min · ★ 7.3
An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
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Production details
- Directors
- Noah Baumbach
- Production companies
- Scott Rudin Productions, RT Features, Pine District Pictures
- Countries
- Brazil, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 8,986,144
Top Cast
Greta GerwigFrances Halladay
Mickey SumnerSophie Levee
Michael ZegenBenji
Adam DriverLev Shapiro
Charlotte d'AmboiseColleen
Patrick HeusingerReade "Patch" Krause
Michael EsperDan
Grace GummerRachel
Josh HamiltonAndy
Maya KazanCaroline
Justine LupeNessa
Britta PhillipsNadia
Juliet RylanceJanelle
Dean WarehamSpencer
Hannah Dunne"Ask Me" Girl
Daiva DeupreeWaitress
Isabelle McNallyRandom Girl #1
Vanessa RayRandom Girl #2
Lindsay BurdgeDark Haired Girl
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