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Jack

1996·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension3

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He's a healthy ten year old who's growing four times faster than normal. Now he's about to take off on the biggest adventure of his life... 5th grade.

Born with a rare condition that makes him age four times faster than normal, ten-year-old Jack Powell looks like a forty-year-old man. After years of homeschooling, he enters public school for the first time, eager to make friends and live like any other kid—only to discover that growing up too fast means learning some of life’s hardest lessons early.
Body-TransformationChildhoodFamily-FriendlyFeel-GoodMelodramaticTouchingNostalgic90s-era

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Jack

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Where can I stream Jack legally?

Jack is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jack worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jack rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Jack?

1 h 53 min

Jack runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jack?

Critics24
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Jack higher (57) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Jack a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$59 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $59 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Jack in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jack?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jack in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jack use?

Farts on FireProtagonist TitleFoul First DrinkTempting FateExpress DeliveryBubble Blowing of WhimsyYounger Than They LookMs. FanserviceNot Allowed to Grow UpDrowning My SorrowsArtistic License – BiologyRapid Agingand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Jack, including Farts on Fire, Protagonist Title, Foul First Drink.