Jack Frost

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Jack Frost

PG

Released Dec 11, 1998

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Fantasy

Comedy

Drama

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As a touring musician clinging to dreams of stardom, aging rocker Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) never had much time for his wife, Gabby (Kelly Preston), and young son, Charlie (Joseph Cross). A year after Jack's tragic death in a car accident on Christmas Day, Charlie plays a mournful tune on his father's harmonica. Much to his surprise, the elder Frost is magically brought to life as a snowman on the family lawn. Given a second chance, Charlie and Jack struggle to make up for lost time.

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Critics Consensus

Sentimental schmaltz and uninspired storytelling sink this film.

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Sight & Sound

It's a modern fairytale, complete with a magic harmonica that brings the snowman to life and a picture-postcard setting, featuring row upon row of twinkling Christmas lights and endless snowy vistas.

Jun 18, 2012

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Jack Frost is so treacly and fake it makes you feel like you're trapped in a winter-wonderland paperweight.

Rated: D+

Sep 7, 2011

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Susan Stark

Detroit News

Rated: 1/4

Oct 19, 2002

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

My least favorite Michael Keaton role

Oct 24, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It took four screenwriters to come up with dialogue so horrendous, it could have single-handedly ushered in a new era of silent cinema. "You the man!" "No, you the man!" "No, I'm the snowman!"

Rated: 1/4

Dec 29, 2018

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

It took a lot to be the worst reincarnation fantasy titled Jack Frost from the second half of the 1990s, but by golly, they found a way.

Rated: 2/10

Jul 19, 2014

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Michael C

Just rewatched again this holidays and had me crying!!! Great film!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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James H

Good movie very well played

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Bradley G

Jack Frost has very catchy rhythms as the film is very dull and needs bulked up a bit more with more scenes but the one thing I can take from the film is how to cope with grief and how precious time is.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Teddy B

The design of Jack, himself, drags the entire film experience down further than it already would be if the design was more palatable and thought-out.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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Jesse W

10/10 holiday movie. What are these reviews? If it was a superhero movie the critics would love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Taylor H

Jack Frost is a dud in FX, story, and performance.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Troy Miller

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Michael Keaton

Jack Frost

Kelly Preston

Gabby Frost

Mark Addy

Mac MacArthur

Joseph Cross

Charlie Frost

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Synopsis

As a touring musician clinging to dreams of stardom, aging rocker Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) never had much time for his wife, Gabby (Kelly Preston), and young son, Charlie (Joseph Cross). A year after Jack's tragic death in a car accident on Christmas Day, Charlie plays a mournful tune on his father's harmonica. Much to his surprise, the elder Frost is magically brought to life as a snowman on the family lawn. Given a second chance, Charlie and Jack struggle to make up for lost time.

Director: Troy Miller
Producer: Irving Azoff, Mark Canton
Screenwriter: Mark Steven Johnson, Steve Bloom, Jonathan Roberts, Jeff Cesario
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Canton Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.5M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SR, DTS, Surround

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