Jack Frost (1998)

A father who can't keep his promises dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman who has the final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.

Director:

Troy Miller

Writers:

Mark Steven Johnson (story), Mark Steven Johnson (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Keaton, Kelly Preston, Joseph Cross

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Keaton	...	Jack Frost
Kelly Preston	...	Gabby Frost
Joseph Cross	...	Charlie Frost
Mark Addy	...	Mac MacArthur
Andrew Lawrence	...	Tuck Gronic (as Andy Lawrence)
Eli Marienthal	...	Spencer
Will Rothhaar	...	Dennis
Mika Boorem	...	Natalie
Benjamin Brock	...	Alexander
Taylor Handley	...	Rory Buck
Joe Rokicki	...	Mitch
Cameron Ferre	...	Pudge
Ahmet Zappa	...	Snowplow Driver
Paul F. Tompkins	...	Audience Member
Henry Rollins	...	Sid Gronic

Storyline

Jack Frost is a singer who's on the road most of the time so he can't spend a lot of time with his son Charlie, although they love each other very much. When Jack dies in a car accident, Charlie becomes a very sad young man, until... Jack returns as a snowman! Now they can do all the things they've missed when Jack was human, but what will people think when they see Charlie talking to a snowman and what will happen when the weather gets warmer?

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | two word title | movie flop | altered version of studio logo | jack frost character | 

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Taglines:

He's the world's coolest dad and he's gonna prove it.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Moon Unit Zappa: A school teacher, early in the film, who makes the illogical statement, "No running, feet are for walking." Her brothers Dweezil and Ahmet are also in the film.

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Goofs

The tour sheet on the fridge shows the Denver concert as the 22nd. Next day (23rd) Charlie arrives home from school, and Jack is still traveling home. 24th is Charlie's hockey game, and that night Jack says to head to the cabin. The next day,25th, while packing, Jack gets a phone call to perform "Tomorrow", to which Gabby states is Christmas Day.

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Quotes

Charlie: Snow peas. You should like these.

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are formed from snowflakes and blow away.

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Connections

Featured in Top 5 Best/Worst: Top 5 Worst Michael Keaton Performances (2018)

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Soundtracks

Couldn't Stand the Weather
Written by Stevie Ray Vaughan (as Stevie Ray Vaughn)
Performed by Stevie Ray Vaughan (as Stevie Ray Vaughn)
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

A Wonderful Heartwarming Movie

Jack Frost, is a great holiday flick to watch around the Christmas season Michael Keaton played the role of the main character pretty well it was amazingly good. This story is about a musician whose trying to make it big in the music business and provide a good life for his wife Gabby (Preston) & their son Charlie (Cross). However he has a tiny problem keeping promises and missing out on important events. Things take an unexpected turn when Jack dies in a car accident before Christmas, one year passes and Charlie still misses him very much. After building a snowman something mysterious happens the snowman comes to life with the spirit of his father in it. Now Jack has the chance to make up for lost time and bond more with his child before disappearing forever. My favorite scene is when Charlie & his mom see Jack's spirit for the last time before saying goodbye that made me cry a bit.

This movie is so wonderful and it has an important message it's never too late to spend more time with your family all in all it's a fantastic flick to watch with your family.

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 December 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frost

Filming Locations:

Donner Lake, Truckee, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$85,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,104,125, 13 December 1998

Gross USA:

$34,562,556

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$34,562,556

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Azoff Entertainment, The Canton Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

DTS (Digital DTS Sound) Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1