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Jake and The Kid

1995 – 1999Show2 seasons26 episodes

79

GreatGoodWatch score

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Life in Crocus as seen through the eyes of a young lad, Ben, and his friend Jake. Jake and the Kid is a Canadian television drama series, which aired on the CanWest Global system of stations in the 1990s.

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Kids

Skip it if

You want fast pacing
You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Tubi TVFree with ads

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Crew

Directors: Francis Damberger, Arvi Liimatainen, T.W. Peacocke
Written by: W.O. Mitchell, Laura Phillips, Scot Morison

Everyone

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Facts

December 16, 1995 · May 2, 1999 · Ended

First aired: December 16, 1995
Last aired: May 2, 1999
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 26 episodes
Genres: Drama, Family
Original language: English
Available in: 3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Jake and The Kid?"

Questions about Jake and The Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jake and The Kid?

In the United States, Jake and The Kid is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Jake and The Kid worth watching?

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Jake and The Kid okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Jake and The Kid?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1999.

Is Jake and The Kid plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Jake and The Kid?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.