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Jack and His Friends

1992·Movie
1h 33min·R

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A Dangerousy Subversive Comedy

Jack is a middle aged, overweight shoe store owner with a secure upper middle class lifestyle, including a beautiful, demanding trophy wife. When Jack "runs into" Rosie and Louie, small time criminals on the run from the law, they kidnap Jack in order to use his off-season, deserted vacation house as a temporary hideout. A thoroughly bizarre and surprising weekend unfolds, full of revelations and reassessments.
Dark ComedyCrimeKidnappingPsychological DramaCharacter StudyEccentric CharactersRelationship DynamicsSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Jack and His Friends worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jack and His Friends rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug useViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, drug use, and violence.

How long is Jack and His Friends?

1 h 33 min

Jack and His Friends runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Jack and His Friends in?

English

It was made in English.