Jack (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, Jack is a drama film directed by Edward Berger, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Although he is only ten years old, Jack is responsible for himself and his little brother Manuel and this fills him with pride. Their single mother works during the day and often goes out at night. There’s no father in sight. One day, Manuel burns himself with boiling hot water while bathing and Jack is blamed for the incident. It's reason enough for social services to put him in a home where he is dreadfully homesick. He soon gets into trouble and bolts, heading for home. He arrives back, only to find his mother is once again absent. Jack and Manuel roam the city in search of her. They sleep in parks and in an underground car park, run away from the police and encounter adults, some of whom help and others who are indifferent.
Who’s in it. Jack stars Ivo Pietzcker as Jack, Luise Heyer as Sanna, Nele Mueller-Stöfen as Becki and Jacob Matschenz as Philipp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jack has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jack worth watching?
- Jack holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jack?
- Jack stars Ivo Pietzcker, Luise Heyer, Nele Mueller-Stöfen, Jacob Matschenz and Georg Arms.
- When was Jack released?
- Jack was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.