Mama Jack (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2005, Mama Jack is a comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Cape Town, South Africa Mama Jack is the story of Jack Theron, an ordinary person working on a film set. However, his movie producer boss hates him and wants to remove him from the production of the film. In a bid to get rid of Jack, the producer spikes his drink with a drug at a glamorous function, and before long Jack has got himself on the wrong side of the law. While on the run, Jack turns to his friend, a make-up artist, who turns him into "Mama Bolo". Mama Bolo soon finds “herself” employed by the producer’s fiancée, Angela. A series of deceptions and misunderstandings pile up and comic mayhem ensues with Jack Theron becoming another character, Doctor Donald, a tramp from Scotland.
Who’s in it. Mama Jack stars Leon Schuster as Jack Theron, Donald And Mama Bola, Mary-Ann Barlow as Angela, Lionel Newton as John D. Daragon and Jerry Mofokeng as Stanley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Mama Jack has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mama Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mama Jack tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mama Jack (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mama Jack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mama Jack worth watching?
- Mama Jack holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mama Jack?
- Mama Jack stars Leon Schuster, Mary-Ann Barlow, Lionel Newton, Jerry Mofokeng and Alfred Ntombela.
- When was Mama Jack released?
- Mama Jack was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.