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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Ben Falk

BBC.com

This is a watchable, if by-the-book little movie.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 17, 2001

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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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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $34,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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Tinisha W

Classic Christmas movie, full of sentiment and comedy. A top favourite and staple holiday movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/25

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Faiz D

One of my favourite christmas movies.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Life As I

Absolutely love it. Watch it every year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Bill R

Ignore the stupid critics. They are always wrong. Movie was excellent. Pulls at the heart strings and a little sad in parts but also a very happy experience and caring story. One of my must see Christmas movies every year. Would love to see this re-released in blu-ray or 4K.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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Cudalbu R

Weird but funny in a nostalgic way.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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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: Canton Company, Warner Brothers
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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