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F.R.E.D.I.

  • 2018
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
1.3K
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Lucius Hoyos in F.R.E.D.I. (2018)
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Artificial IntelligenceAdventureFamilySci-Fi

When James needs a topic for his high-school science project or he'll fail his class, he finds an AI robot in the woods near home.When James needs a topic for his high-school science project or he'll fail his class, he finds an AI robot in the woods near home.When James needs a topic for his high-school science project or he'll fail his class, he finds an AI robot in the woods near home.

  • Director
    • Sean Olson
  • Writers
    • Kat Olson
    • Sean Olson
    • Garrett Brawith
  • Stars
    • Kelly Hu
    • Angus Macfadyen
    • Candace Cameron Bure
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sean Olson
    • Writers
      • Kat Olson
      • Sean Olson
      • Garrett Brawith
    • Stars
      • Kelly Hu
      • Angus Macfadyen
      • Candace Cameron Bure
    • 37User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Kelly Hu
    Kelly Hu
    • Dr. Andi Palmer
    Angus Macfadyen
    Angus Macfadyen
    • Grant
    Candace Cameron Bure
    Candace Cameron Bure
    • F.R.E.D.I.
    • (voice)
    Lucius Hoyos
    Lucius Hoyos
    • James Nash
    Reid Miller
    Reid Miller
    • Danny
    Tyler Christopher
    Tyler Christopher
    • Randy Nash
    Casimere Jollette
    Casimere Jollette
    • Natalie
    Christina Cox
    Christina Cox
    • Williams
    Texas Battle
    Texas Battle
    • Brody
    Harvey Guillén
    Harvey Guillén
    • Lopez
    • (as Harvey Guillen)
    Chloe Lukasiak
    Chloe Lukasiak
    • Mallory
    Christopher Michael
    • Arachnacorp Gate Security Guard
    Dale Gibson
    • Arachnacorp Guard
    Mandy Fason
    Mandy Fason
    • Mrs. Dunkle
    Buddy Yingst
    • Mr. Miller
    Ty Smith
    • Bruce
    Ethan Allen
    • Rex
    Candyce Hinkle
    Candyce Hinkle
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    • Director
      • Sean Olson
    • Writers
      • Kat Olson
      • Sean Olson
      • Garrett Brawith
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    User reviews37

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    8RobertBabcock

    It is a cute kids film, a pleasant reminder of the era of family friendly films.

    FREDI was a cute family friendly kids film with some sci-fi thrown into the adventure.

    It is a nice movie for kids to watch by themselves, with their parents and with their grandparents. Which is actually quite refreshing. I watched this and was pleasantly taken back to the era of Goonies, ET, and good old fashioned fun and adventure. It also reminded me of the old Disney kid films like Herbie the Love Bug, and Escape from Witch Mountain.

    The cinematography was great, it really showcased some beautiful landscapes. The musical score was great as well as pace of the movie. It was a nice amount of continuous action that kept me interested from start to finish.

    Sure, I can find things that could have been better or done differently, but I'm not going to let it detract from the enjoyment of watching something that kids could enjoy. I'm in my 50's, remember what it was like to be a kid...FREDI was just that, it was a cute kids movie.

    So for all those who gave this negative reviews...it is a kids film, like Trix, this movie is for kids...and parents are allowed to like it too.
    7DoctorThotcer

    Not a bad kids movie

    Mostly, this felt like an 80s family movie to me, which is no bad thing. It has elements of ET, Short Circuit, War Games and Flight Of The Navigator. There's really nothing original in there but it's all good escapist stuff. The basic gist is a kid finds a cute AI robot, the movie is then about him and his friend getting to know it, and then having exciting adventures with it. There are a couple of weak actors, the bad guy doesn't convince and the father is a bit wooden, but pretty much everyone else hits the right note. It all has a good steady pace, and overall I was entertained. I'm pretty sure younger kids will love it.
    4brucekirkland-29879

    Watchable but just barely

    Kind of a not so good ET. You can get thru it but it looses its cute well before the end
    7bjelleybean-364-553679

    Fun and family friendly

    Not sure what others were looking for, but this is exactly what it appears to be. Teens caught up in intrigue after an evil tech company loses track of one of their gadgets. It's fun and has a little something for everyone.
    5ben190181

    Kid's movie

    I wouldn't watch it if it was for my kid. If I would rate this as an adult point of view I would give it a lower rating.

    Actually I got annoyed by the acting particularly one of the kids in the movie which feel more like a sitcom serie for teenages.

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      Filmed primarily in Bentonville, AR.

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • FREDI
    • Filming locations
      • Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel 504 Memorial Dr, Bella Vista, Arkansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Collusion Films
      • Quantum Creation FX
      • Rockhill Studios
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      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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      • 2.35 : 1

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