Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown children who are concerned he can no longer live alone. Against the old man's wishes his son buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health.

Slowly, reluctantly, Frank begins to accept his new companion, seeing an opportunity to use Robot's unique skills to re-kindle his career as a thief. Robot and Frank is a nicely performed and touching comedy drama.