When Does "Frequency" (2000) Take Place?
"Frequency" is a science fiction film written by Toby Emmerich that released April 28th, 2000. So when is "Frequency" set?
It takes place in the years:
We know this because the story is a dual-timeline narrative: father Frank Sullivan is shown in 1969 AD and son John Sullivan is shown in 1999 AD. At one point, John says to the villain, "You went down 30 years ago, pal. You just don't know it yet.", referring to the actions his father is taking in October of 1969 AD. The phrase "30 years" is used throughout so it must be October of 1999 AD.
1969 AD/1999 AD
We know this because the story is a dual-timeline narrative: father Frank Sullivan is shown in 1969 AD and son John Sullivan is shown in 1999 AD. At one point, John says to the villain, "You went down 30 years ago, pal. You just don't know it yet.", referring to the actions his father is taking in October of 1969 AD. The phrase "30 years" is used throughout so it must be October of 1999 AD.
10.1969 + 30 = 10.1999.
Furthermore, right away there's a superimposed time setting title card reading: "OCTOBER 10ᵀᴴ 1999".
Additionally, there's a radio broadcast in the very first scene that can be heard announcing, ..."takin' the field today in Baltimore for their final practice before tomorrow's opener of the 1969 World Series." The real-world baseball games of the 1969 World Series were held from October 11th, 1969 AD to October 16th, 1969 AD. So it must be October of 1969 AD.
Furthermore, quite early the "30 years ago" scenes include their own title card that reads, "OCTOBER 10ᵀᴴ 1969".
