Jack (1996)

Directed by

Francis Ford Coppola

Genre

drama film, comedy film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 49m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.3 of 10 from 1,371 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A boy has a condition that makes him age four times faster than normal. He goes to elementary school for the first time and tries to have a normal childhood despite his rapid aging.

bittersweetmelancholicwhimsicalgentletenderpoignantslow-burnoddballheartfelt

What happens

Jack is a 1996 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film co-produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film stars Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Kerwin, Fran Drescher, and Bill Cosby. Williams plays the role of Jack Powell, a boy who ages four times faster than normal as a result of a unique medical condition. Jack was released in the United States on August 9, 1996 by Buena Vista Pictures. The film received negative reviews from critics and grossed $78 million against a $45 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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