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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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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shane b

This is a truly breathtaking film, I could not think of a single improvement this film could make, I've been present at 25 child births and none of them made me tear up more than this film, I wish I was alive to have been able to see this on the big screen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Ger B

This movie is definitely worth to watch at least one Christmas. It may have depressing topics but at the same time it’s heartwarming seeing the interactions with Jack Frost and his son. It’s a movie that doesn’t shy away from being sad while also being enjoyable to watch for the whole family. Also Micheal Keaton is great to watch in this movie!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Max F

I lost my father in 1997 when I was 5 years old. Watching Jack Frost in 1998 in the theatre was a more scaring experience than my dads funeral. It is the a shallow view of a child losing a parent and a horrible movie

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Senan L

It’s really cringe and I wanted to murder Michael, it’s so stupid how he turned into a snowman and I wanted to burn the dvd

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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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: 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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