My Boy Jack

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John S @RT07700383 Apr 8, 2026 This TV adaptation of the 1997 eponymous play by David Haig not only distorts history, but it also caricatures Kipling as a hysterical buffoon, while suggesting that he forced his son John (who was never known as 'Jack' by his relatives) to enlist. John Kipling did not need his father's encouragement. Kipling had not met with King George V before the war, and the poem he recites at the end of the film, although probably inspired by the loss of John at the battle of Loos in September 1915, was written in memory of a young sailor, Jack Cornwell, killed at sea during the battle of Jutland in 1916. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Oct 20, 2021 Kipling helps send his son (Radcliffe) to WWI. It's a true-story tragedy that isn't especially dramatic - but has some really strong acting. See more Mar 28, 2021 Kinda boring I cried at the end though. See more Jul 23, 2017 Rudyard Kipling's boy goes to war. It doesn't go well. See more Feb 18, 2016 Very well made movie of a touching story. well directed and enacted. See more Aug 8, 2015 I was very impressed with this movie! David Haig gave an excellent portrayal of Kipling in the era of war glory for king and country. Radcliff gave an outstanding performance and proved that he could work outside the Potter mold. All 4 chief actors gave an awesome performance. I highly recommend it! See more Read all reviews

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