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Jack Frost

1998Movie1 h 41 minPG

42
WeakGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

He's the world's coolest dad and he's gonna prove it.

A father who can't keep his promises dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has one final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.

Feels like

  • Magical Realism
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Grief and Loss
  • Second Chance
  • Melancholy Drama
  • Whimsical Fantasy
  • Emotional Reconciliation
  • Family-Oriented

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Troy Miller
Music by
Trevor Rabin

Everyone

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Facts

November 15, 1998 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
November 15, 1998
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Family, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$27 million
Box office
$35 million
Available in
72 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jack Frost?"

Questions about Jack Frost

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jack Frost?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Jack Frost from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Jack Frost worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Jack Frost okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Jack Frost make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Jack Frost plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.