Jack and His Friends (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1992, Jack and His Friends is a comedy film directed by Bruce Ornstein, running about 93 minutes. “A Dangerousy Subversive Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack is a middle aged, overweight shoe store owner with a secure upper middle class lifestyle, including a beautiful, demanding trophy wife. When Jack "runs into" Rosie and Louie, small time criminals on the run from the law, they kidnap Jack in order to use his off-season, deserted vacation house as a temporary hideout. A thoroughly bizarre and surprising weekend unfolds, full of revelations and reassessments.
Who’s in it. Jack and His Friends stars Allen Garfield as Jack, Sam Rockwell as Louie, Judy Reyes as Rosie and Paul Barry as Pep, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Jack and His Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack and His Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack and His Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack and His Friends (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jack and His Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jack and His Friends worth watching?
- Jack and His Friends holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack and His Friends?
- Jack and His Friends stars Allen Garfield, Sam Rockwell, Judy Reyes, Paul Barry and Alison Fraser.
- When was Jack and His Friends released?
- Jack and His Friends was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.