Jack

Jack

1996 · 113 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.3 (1,364 votes)
Dir. Francis Ford Coppola · Starring Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Brian Kerwin, Jennifer Lopez, Bill Cosby, Fran Drescher · Music Michael Kamen

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.

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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.

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This film feels like a bittersweet hug, blending whimsical humor with a poignant exploration of growing up too fast. It's an earnest, character-driven journey that gently tugs at the heartstrings, offering a unique perspective on childhood and acceptance. Expect a blend of laughter and quiet reflection.

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