Jack

PG-13

Released Aug 9, 1996

1 hr. 53 min.

Fantasy

List

17%

35 Reviews

Tomatometer

49%

100,000+ Ratings

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After an unusually short pregnancy, Karen Powell (Diane Lane) gives birth to a baby boy whose body ages much faster than the normal rate. With her husband, Brian (Brian Kerwin), Karen raises their son, Jack (Robin Williams), who appears to be a 40-year-old man when he is only 10. Though Jack ages rapidly physically, he is mentally and emotionally still a young boy, which causes him considerable difficulty. Eventually, Jack gains the support of his peers, which helps him live a fuller life.

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Critics Consensus

Robin Williams' childlike energy is channeled in all the wrong places with Jack, a bizarre tragedy that aims for uplift but sinks deep into queasy schmaltz.

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Michael V

Robin Williams is so good in this but the script really lets him down at times. Had they removed the whole Fran Drescher scene and added more of what it's like as him alone would have been more intriguing. Still this movie has some good moments. We miss you Robin.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Pete D H

It just does not work. It's tedious. Did not make me so much as smile let alone laugh. Even a bit creepy at times.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Blu B

Where do you even start with this one. This has several big issues. First off this is such a weird idea for a movie to begin with. Second, the tone is all over the place and can turn on a dime without warning. It's either super silly, unintentionally creepy, or sad while always having a layer of awkwardness throughout. I truly can't tell you who the target audience for this is. It has so many scenes inappropiate for kids but also is way too silly/stupid for adults but too creepy for either. Finally throughout 90% of this the acting is soooooo awkward. You can tell everyone is so uncomforable saying there lines and treating Jack likes he a little kid. They clearly don't believe it and find it awkward and it shines through pretty much every scene. The music is all over the place as well from sappy to stupid and silly and just plain weird. Add in a ton of sexual innuendos, fart jokes, and weird humor that never hits once and just comes off as creepy and awkward and you can see why this is something I would'nt recommend except to the hardest of hardcore Williams fans. Everything about it is subpar and awkward. I still can't believe Copella did this....What the heck happened here.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 53 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 53 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!! However, 2 f-bombs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Featuring Bill Cosby as Jack Powell's friend and Jennifer Lopez as his teacher, Miss Marques!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Featuring Robin Williams as Jack Powell!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/23

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G0reT0ker

It makes me disappointed that others can't see the meaning and message behind this movie as well as the comedic, emotional, and truthful acting from Robin Williams and the child actors. My father showed me this movie when I was 10 years old, the same age reflected of Jack in the film. Even as a 10 year old, I understood the message about the challenges of childhood exclusion, bullying, and being different from others. The inspiring message of the movie is that despite these challenges, always be yourself, and allow yourself to experience the world even if it seems scary. Whenever I need a good cry, a pick-me-up film, this films reminds me of the good experiences I had and have yet to come, and to appreciate all of lifes moments, hardships, ups and downs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/23

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Francis Ford Coppola

Director

Robin Williams

Jack Powell

Diane Lane

Karen Powell

Jennifer Lopez

Miss Marquez

Brian Kerwin

Brian Powell

Fran Drescher

Dolores 'D.D.' Durante

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Ted Anthony

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The movie manages to transcend the material -- mostly because of Williams and his perpetually Morkian innocence -- and become a satisfying, occasionally maudlin tale of belonging, understanding the passage of time and living for the moment.

Jan 18, 2018

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Owen Gleiberman

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Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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Nell Minow

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 26, 2003

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David Rollison

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Sometimes a movie just sucks.

Apr 27, 2021

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Mike Massie

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On paper, scripting Robin Williams to act like a child might seem like a spectacular idea...

Rated: 5/10

Sep 14, 2020

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Justin Brown

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[The movie] ages four times its years.

Aug 30, 2019

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Synopsis

After an unusually short pregnancy, Karen Powell (Diane Lane) gives birth to a baby boy whose body ages much faster than the normal rate. With her husband, Brian (Brian Kerwin), Karen raises their son, Jack (Robin Williams), who appears to be a 40-year-old man when he is only 10. Though Jack ages rapidly physically, he is mentally and emotionally still a young boy, which causes him considerable difficulty. Eventually, Jack gains the support of his peers, which helps him live a fuller life.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Executive Producer: Doug Claybourne
Screenwriter: James DeMonaco, Gary Nadeau
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista International [us]
Production Co: Hollywood Pictures, American Zoetrope
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 9, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 9, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.6M
Sound Mix: Surround

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