My Brother Jack

1965·Show
10Episodes in1Season
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Ed Devereaux stars as Jack in the 1965 television serial adaption of George Johnston's 1964 book My Brother Jack, adapted for ABC television by Charmian Clift. This semi-autobiographical novel follows the narrator, David Meredith, through his childhood and adolescence in interwar Melbourne (1920's and 1930's) through to adulthood and his journalism career during World War II. The novel constantly contrasts him with his older and more "typically Australian," brother, Jack.
Australian Literary AdaptationHistorical DramaComing-of-Age StoryIntergenerational ConflictCharacter StudyPost-War ReflectionJournalistic WorldMelancholic ToneFamily Saga

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is My Brother Jack worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does My Brother Jack have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

Is My Brother Jack based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did My Brother Jack air?

It ran from 1965 to 1965 and has ended.

What language is My Brother Jack in?

English

It was made in English.

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