Frameup (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Frameup is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Jon Jost, running about 91 minutes. “12 Movements To The Only Conclusion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ricky, a dim-witted ex-con, meets Beth, a dim-witted waitress, in an Idaho diner. They take off in his car to Washington and begin an affair. Beth, a lonely romance-novel addict, is hopelessly enamored; Ricky is just in it for the (constant) sex. Beth's longing to visit California and Ricky's longing for quick cash leads them into a desperate situation. Director Jost uses a variety of avant-garde visual and narrative techniques, such as montage, collages, split screens and lengthy, tongue-in-cheek monologues to tell the tragicomic story of two complete losers in love.
Who’s in it. Frameup stars Howard Swain as Ricky Lee Gruber, Nancy Carlin as Beth-Ann Bolet, Kate Sannella as Clerk and Kate Sannella as Motel desk clerk.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Frameup has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frameup page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frameup tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frameup (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frameup change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frameup worth watching?
- Frameup holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frameup?
- Frameup stars Howard Swain, Nancy Carlin, Kate Sannella and Kate Sannella.
- When was Frameup released?
- Frameup was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.