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Jack Frost

  • 19981998
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
37K
YOUR RATING
Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston in Jack Frost (1998)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family
A father who can't keep his promises is killed 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.A father who can't keep his promises is killed 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.A father who can't keep his promises is killed 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.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
37K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Troy Miller
  • Writers
    • Mark Steven Johnson(story)
    • Steve Bloom(screenplay)
    • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Kelly Preston
    • Joseph Cross
Top credits
  • Director
    • Troy Miller
  • Writers
    • Mark Steven Johnson(story)
    • Steve Bloom(screenplay)
    • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Kelly Preston
    • Joseph Cross
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 147User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Jack Frost
    Trailer 0:35
    Jack Frost

    Photos64

    Michael Keaton and Joseph Cross in Jack Frost (1998)
    Michael Keaton in Jack Frost (1998)
    Charlie & Jack build a snowman
    Chester pulls Jack to a hockey game
    Jack gets some air
    Jack in concert
    Gabby & Charlie
    Jack & Gabby
    Jack & Charlie go sledding
    Director Troy Miller with cinematographer Lazlo Kovacs on set of 'Jack Frost' (Warner Bros. Pictures).
    Taylor Hanson at an event for Jack Frost (1998)
    Laura Dern and Billy Bob Thornton at an event for Jack Frost (1998)

    Top cast

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    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Jack Frostas Jack Frost
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Gabby Frostas Gabby Frost
    Joseph Cross
    Joseph Cross
    • Charlie Frostas Charlie Frost
    Mark Addy
    Mark Addy
    • Mac MacArthuras Mac MacArthur
    Andrew Lawrence
    Andrew Lawrence
    • Tuck Gronicas Tuck Gronic
    • (as Andy Lawrence)
    Eli Marienthal
    Eli Marienthal
    • Spenceras Spencer
    Will Rothhaar
    Will Rothhaar
    • Dennisas Dennis
    Mika Boorem
    Mika Boorem
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Benjamin Brock
    • Alexanderas Alexander
    Taylor Handley
    Taylor Handley
    • Rory Buckas Rory Buck
    Joe Rokicki
    Joe Rokicki
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Cameron Ferre
    • Pudgeas Pudge
    Ahmet Zappa
    Ahmet Zappa
    • Snowplow Driveras Snowplow Driver
    Paul F. Tompkins
    Paul F. Tompkins
    • Audience Memberas Audience Member
    Henry Rollins
    Henry Rollins
    • Sid Gronicas Sid Gronic
    Dweezil Zappa
    Dweezil Zappa
    • John Kaplanas John Kaplan
    Steve Giannelli
    • Refereeas Referee
    Jay Johnston
    Jay Johnston
    • TV Weathermanas TV Weatherman
    • Director
      • Troy Miller
    • Writers
      • Mark Steven Johnson(story) (screenplay)
      • Steve Bloom(screenplay)
      • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      George Clooney was originally attached to the project. When he left to do Batman & Robin (1997), Michael Keaton was cast into the lead role. Jim Henson's Creature Shop had designed their snowman animatronic specifically to Clooney's facial features and acting style.
    • Goofs
      When Jack and his son Charlie are riding the toboggan (to get away from the bullies), Jack breaks the toboggan into two halves and Jack and Charlie ride separate halves down the hill. When they reach the bottom, Charlie is on a real snowboard, not half of the toboggan.
    • Quotes

      Jack: My balls are freezin! I never thought I'd say THAT with a smile on my face.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a statement in the closing credits: "No snowmen were harmed in the making of this film."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Star Trek: Insurrection/Jack Frost/Shakespeare in Love/Psycho/The General (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Frosty the Snowman
      Written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins

      Produced by Trevor Rabin

      Performed by The Jack Frost Band featuring Michael Keaton

    User reviews147

    Review
    Top review
    Awesome heart warming film
    I will never understand why so many viewers dislike "Jack Frost." It is a movie with heart warming and refreshing storyline. Michael Keaton stars as Jack Frost in this awesome movie about getting a second chance at being the world's greatest dad. Kelly Preston, Joseph Cross and Mark Addy co-star.

    I first noticed Joseph Cross, Charlie Frost, in the 100th episode of "Touched By An Angel" and since then I knew he was a talented young actor. Cross once again teamed with Keaton in "Desperate Measures" another awesome movie overlooked by the viewing audience.

    "Jack Frost" is the kind of movie that has heart-warming moments intertwined with comedic wit. Keaton and Cross seem to have a lot of fun making this movie together and it showed in their performances. Scenes like the one that had Jack Frost throwing snowballs at the school bully and his friends as well as the chase that followed made it all worthwhile to see because this is what makes movies so good.

    Watching this movie, it reminded me of "Ghost" because of its sweeping and heartwarming storyline.

    Chemistry is one of the elements I look for in a great movie. "Jack Frost" has this element and more. While an unusual but a brilliant pairing, Keaton and Preston bring chemistry to "Jack Frost," a movie that seems to be better than others I've seen before.

    I think Michael Keaton is one of the best actors I've seen and his performance in "Jack Frost" is one of his best films to date so WATCH it.
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    • MichaelOates
    • Apr 4, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Frost
    • Filming locations
      • Truckee, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Azoff Entertainment
      • The Canton Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $85,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,562,556
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,104,125
      • Dec 13, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,562,556
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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