Jack

A gentle, bittersweet comedy that mixes silly kid antics with a poignant look at growing up too fast.

Directed by

Francis Ford Coppola

Genres

Comedy, Family, Drama

Starring

Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Brian Kerwin

Tagline

He's a healthy ten year old who's growing four times faster than normal. Now he's about to take off on the biggest adventure of his life... 5th grade.

Overview

Born with a rare condition that makes him age four times faster than normal, ten-year-old Jack Powell looks like a forty-year-old man. After years of homeschooling, he enters public school for the first time, eager to make friends and live like any other kid—only to discover that growing up too fast means learning some of life’s hardest lessons early.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, family, friendship

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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