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Jack 1996

“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.”

★ 6.3/10 PG-13 ComedyFamilyDrama Released
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What is Jack?

Jack is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Release date
Aug 9, 1996
Studios
Hollywood Pictures, Great Oaks Entertainment, American Zoetrope
Genres
Comedy, Family, Drama
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Streaming Intelligence

Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Family #Drama

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Jack is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Hollywood Pictures, Great Oaks Entertainment, American Zoetrope. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A ten-year-old boy with a rare condition ages four times faster than normal.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a notable cast including Robin Williams
  • Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Keep in mind
  • Deals with a heavy, unusual premise about rapid aging

Watch it if you are interested in a comedy-drama about a boy facing rapid physical aging.

The film blends comedic elements with dramatic themes regarding life lessons and aging.

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When was Jack released?

Jack was released in 1996.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Who stars in Jack?

The film stars Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Kerwin, Fran Drescher, and Bill Cosby.

What is the main premise of the story?

A ten-year-old boy is born with a rare condition that causes him to age four times faster than normal, making him look like a forty-year-old man.

What genres does the film belong to?

Jack is classified as a comedy, family, and drama film.

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