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Jack

  • 19961996
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Fantasy

Because of an unusual disorder that has aged him four times faster than a typical human being, a boy looks like a 40-year-old man as he starts fifth grade at public school after being homesc... Read allBecause of an unusual disorder that has aged him four times faster than a typical human being, a boy looks like a 40-year-old man as he starts fifth grade at public school after being homeschooled.Because of an unusual disorder that has aged him four times faster than a typical human being, a boy looks like a 40-year-old man as he starts fifth grade at public school after being homeschooled.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
60K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,159
205
  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • James DeMonaco
    • Gary Nadeau
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Diane Lane
    • Brian Kerwin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • James DeMonaco
    • Gary Nadeau
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Diane Lane
    • Brian Kerwin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 93User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Robin Williams in Jack (1996)
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    Robin Williams and Francis Ford Coppola in Jack (1996)
    Jennifer Lopez, Robin Williams, Francis Ford Coppola, and John Toll in Jack (1996)
    Francis Ford Coppola in Jack (1996)
    Diane Lane, Robin Williams, and Brian Kerwin in Jack (1996)
    Jennifer Lopez and Robin Williams in Jack (1996)
    Diane Lane in Jack (1996)
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    Fran Drescher in Jack (1996)
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    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Jack Powellas Jack Powell
    Diane Lane
    Diane Lane
    • Karen Powellas Karen Powell
    Brian Kerwin
    Brian Kerwin
    • Brian Powellas Brian Powell
    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Miss Marquezas Miss Marquez
    Bill Cosby
    Bill Cosby
    • Lawrence Woodruffas Lawrence Woodruff
    Fran Drescher
    Fran Drescher
    • Dolores Duranteas Dolores Durante
    Adam Zolotin
    Adam Zolotin
    • Louis Duranteas Louis Durante
    Todd Bosley
    Todd Bosley
    • Edwardas Edward
    Seth Smith
    • John-Johnas John-John
    Mario Yedidia
    Mario Yedidia
    • Georgeas George
    Jer Adrianne Lelliott
    Jer Adrianne Lelliott
    • Johnny Dufferas Johnny Duffer
    • (as Jeremy Lelliott)
    Jurnee Smollett
    Jurnee Smollett
    • Phoebeas Phoebe
    Dani Faith
    • Janeas Jane
    Hugo Hernandez
    • Victoras Victor
    Rickey D'Shon Collins
    • Ericas Eric
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Paulieas Paulie
    Edward Lynch
    Edward Lynch
    • Angry Manas Angry Man
    Don Novello
    Don Novello
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • James DeMonaco
      • Gary Nadeau
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    Storyline

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    Jack Powell was born with a unique disorder that causes him to age four times faster than people usually age, so when he's 10 years old he looks 40. This causes problems when he starts public school and tries to make friends with his classmates. —Bob Gohari <bgohari@earthlink.net>
    • father son relationship
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • For some people, 40 is the new 10. For Jack Powell, it's the other way around - literally.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Francis Ford Coppola gave Robin Williams camping gear, to spend the night in his backyard, and $10 to spend at Toys R Us before shooting the film.
    • Goofs
      Jack tells his class that his birthday is September 12, but his parents were at a Halloween party the night he was born.
    • Quotes

      [Jack, 18 years old but looking 72, arrives at his graduation ceremony]

      Lawrence Woodruff: [addressing the audience] Ladies and gentleman, it is my honor to introduce this year's valedictorian, Jack Charles Powell.

      [a round of applause approves of this choice]

      Jack: [taking the stand] Thank you, Aristotle.

      [He must take out spectacles to read the speech]

      Eric: Yo, Jack, go get 'em!

      Jack: I got it, Eric. I'm cool... I don't have very much time these days so I'll make it quick. Like my life. You know, as we come to the end of this phase of our life, we find ourselves trying to remember the good times and trying to forget the bad times, and we find ourselves thinking about the future. We start to worry , thinking, "What am I gonna do? Where am I gonna be in 10 years?" But I say to you, "Hey, look at me!" Please, don't worry so much. Because in the end, none of us have very long on this Earth. Life is fleeting. And if you're ever distressed, cast your eyes to the summer sky when the stars are strung across the velvety night. And when a shooting star streaks through the blackness, turning night into day... make a wish and think of me. Make your life spectacular. I know I did. I made it, Mom. I'm a grownup.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the music, Jack's classmates can be heard calling for him to come out and play.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Paa (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Star
      Performed by Bryan Adams

      Written by Bryan Adams, Mutt Lange (as R.J. Lange, and Michael Kamen

      Produced by Mutt Lange (as Robert John Mutt' Lange) and 'Bryan Adams (I)

      From the A&M Album '18 Til I Die'

    User reviews93

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Has its heart in the right place, but flawed
    I do not think Jack is as bad as it is made out to be, but it is one of my least favourite Francis Ford Coppola films. The film is overlong, has some weak spots in the script and drags a bit at times. However, it does look decent, with the cinematography and sceneries nicely done, the soundtrack is credible enough, Coppola directs admirably and I loved the concept(reminded me a bit of Big). Robin Williams also gives an exuberant turn in the lead, while Diane Lane and Brian Kerwin are subtle and Jennifer Lopez is surprisingly sweet and believable. Overall, Jack is a decent enough film. It is lacking a bit and one of the weaker films of a truly great director, but it is worth seeing for Williams and the concept. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Nov 24, 2010

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    • Is there such a disorder and what is it called?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 家有傑克
    • Filming locations
      • Mare Island, Vallejo, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • American Zoetrope
      • Great Oaks Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,620,973
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,191,496
      • Aug 11, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $58,620,973
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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