Jack
1996 · Movie · PG-13 · 113 min · ★ 6.3 · 25% critics
A boy is born with a rare condition that makes him age far faster than other kids, so at ten he looks like a middle-aged man. After years of being taught at home, he starts public school and tries to fit in, make friends, and experience a normal childhood while facing the challenges of growing up too fast.
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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-08-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 25/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (1,363 votes)
About
If you enjoy sentimental, family-leaning dramedies about fitting in and growing up, this may work for you, especially if you like the premise of Big; Not for you if you dislike tonal whiplash, crude jokes, or heavy-handed life lessons.
Pros: sweet, feel-good moments; strong lead performance; heartfelt message | Cons: uneven comedy-drama tone; corny, predictable writing; some weak kid acting
Themes
- genetics
- age difference
- body exchange
- coming of age
Cast & crew
Robin Williams
as Jack Powell
Diane Lane
as Karen Powell
Brian Kerwin
as Brian Powell
Jennifer Lopez
as Miss Marquez
Bill Cosby
as Lawrence Woodruff
Fran Drescher
as Dolores Durante
Adam Zolotin
as Louis Durante
- IC
Irwin Corey
as Poppy
Jurnee Smollett
as Phoebe
- AL
Ashlee Lauren
as Allison
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola